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Export Agent

Cavalier Logistics, Inc.

  • Sterling, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Full-time
  • Employee

Highlights

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for managing outgoing international shipments from pickup through delivery, using their good working knowledge of air freight, sea freight, truck services, completing waybills for all modes of transportation, and employing strong customer service skills. Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Export Agent to join our team located in Dulles, VA.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSterling, VA
Job TypeFull-time, Employee
Company Size201 - 500
Year Founded1985
HeadquartersSterling, VA, US
Websitehttps://www.cavlog.com/

Description

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Export Agent to join our team located in Dulles, VA. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for managing outgoing international shipments from pickup through delivery, using their good working knowledge of air freight, sea freight, truck services, completing waybills for all modes of transportation, and employing strong customer service skills.  Industry experience is a must and compensation will depend upon that experience.   

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Processing shipments for export
  • Knowledge of international shipping rules
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Booking shipments with airlines
  • Working knowledge of airline routes
  • Negotiation of spot rates
  • Preparing and/or proofreading all associated export documents
  • Submitting shipment pre-advices and export documents to overseas agents
  • Monitoring departures, shipments in transit, arrivals, clearance and delivery
  • Verifying documentation with US and foreign government regulations, export
  • declarations, certificates of origin and related documents
  • Providing Proof of Delivery to customers
  • Other duties that may be assigned

Qualifications

Requirements: 

  • One year minimum industry experience required but three years of experience is preferred
  • Strong customer service skills a must
  • Willing and able to learn new tasks with training provided
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Bi-lingual a plus
  • Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to work with demanding deadlines
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Must be detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and solve problems efficiently
  • Must be able to pass a background check


Education:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Life Insurance, 401K Match, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

Cavalier Logistics, established in 1985, specializes in full-service logistics solutions to meet today's demanding environment. We are a premier provider of global transportation, warehousing and logistics services with headquarters in Virginia, multiple offices throughout the United States and an international office in London.

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Export Agent to join our team located in Dulles, VA. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for managing outgoing international shipments from pickup through delivery, using their good working knowledge of air freight, sea freight, truck services, completing waybills for all modes of transportation, and employing strong customer service skills.  Industry experience is a must and compensation will depend upon that experience.   

Cavalier is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and full benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.

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