Key account manager

Key account manager

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney Olympic Park - New South Wales

Contact Name:

Karina

Contact Email:

karina@ashdownpeople.com.au

Contact Phone:

0482099884

Posted Date:

06-11-2025

Key Account Manager – Freight Forwarding (Air & Ocean) - Full-time

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with hands-on Air and Ocean operations experience and a solid working knowledge of CargoWise?

Join a leading logistics and freight forwarding business where you’ll manage key client accounts, drive operational excellence, and deliver outstanding customer service.

About the Role


Reporting to the Key Account Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end import operations (FCL, LCL & Air) across a portfolio of key clients.
You’ll coordinate with carriers, service providers, and overseas partners, ensuring a seamless flow of shipments, documentation, and customer communication.

This is a client-focused account management role  is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, solving problems, and delivering top-tier service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage import shipments (FCL, LCL & Air) from booking to delivery
  • Coordinate with shipping lines, airlines, and overseas agents
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and act as a key liaison between clients and internal teams
  • Maintain shipment visibility and proactive updates using CargoWise
  • Prepare quotes, proposals, and rate cards for clients
  • Monitor operational performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction
  • Support the continuous improvement of processes and service delivery
About You

You’re a freight forwarding professional who enjoys both the operational and customer-facing sides of the job. You take ownership, communicate clearly, and know how to keep shipments (and clients!) moving smoothly.

You will bring:
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in international freight forwarding (Import Air & Sea)
  • Strong CargoWise experience(essential)
  • Solid understanding of import/export operations and customs procedures
  • Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
Why Join?
  • $95K base salary + super
  • Work with a collaborative, growing logistics business
  • Olympic Park location – easy public transport access
  • 4 days in office, 1 day WFH
  • Genuine career development opportunities
If you’re ready to bring your freight forwarding expertise and client relationship skills to a supportive, high-performing team - we’d love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, email karina@ashdownpeople.com.au 
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