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Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Limited is a commission agent/performing a task on behalf of the exporter/importer routine tasks such as Loading/unloading of goods,storage of goods,arranging local transport, obtaining payment for his Customers. Our scope covers the area of freight forwarding and logistics services; The Consignee: The person receiving the goods The Consignor: The person sending the goods. Spectrum attends to the procedural and documentary formalities on behalf of the consignee and consignor to process movement of goods through the various stages of transportation. We may provide these services directly or through sub-contractors or other agencies employed worldwide. Spectrum Forwarding & Int’l Logistics Ltd is also expecting to utilize, in this connection, the service of Spectrum Forwarding & Int’l Logistics in Nigeria for Clearance & delivery to the Consignee Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Ltd have been practicing Logistics business since year 2004 and was incorporated and registered in Nigeria on the 29th December, 2009 with Corporate Affair Commission. The registration Number is RC861168.Our Service includes: GLOBAL FREIGHT FORWARDING BUSINESS AIR FREIGHT IMPORT/EXPORTS SEA FREIGHT IMPORT/EXPORTS CUSTOM CLEARANCE & WAREHOUSING SERVICE GLOBAL FREIGHT LOGISTICS & DOCUMENTATION EXHIBITION & EVENT HANDLING PROJECT CARGO HANDLING CHARTERED FLIGHT OPERATION/RORO/LOLO PROJECT SITE RELOCATION SERVICES MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE/GENERAL SUPPLY PROCUREMENT/ DUTY WAVIER CONSULTANT. We are pleased to introduce our reputation in logistics and consequently request you to appoint us as your clearing & Forwarding agent. As a premier service International Freight Forwarder, we rank second to none in designing Logistics Infrastructure which provide the best compromise between cost, speed and reliability. These processes of designing and executing these Logistics plans have earned us a whole Spectrum of logistics service in the transport industry. The target groups of Spectrum Forwarding & Int'l Logistics Ltd are those Customers for which the standard service of the common forwarding agent, shipping Company, Airline and integrators are not sufficient. We seek to distinguish ourselves by providing the most possible flexibility and reliability in customer service. Our global agency network enables clients to benefit from a package tailored to their Individual needs and time requirement. In addition to the services listed, Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Ltd may also provide, depending upon the requirements of customers, other services arising during transit operations and also Special(grouping individual Consignments) arising in connection with Project Cargoes, turnkey projects, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY equipment Supplying and Network installation for corporate organizations, government parastaters, schools, on governmental organization, departmental stores etc Job Title: Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities:

To provide value added support during the day to day activities of our senior management, freeing up much valuable time to allow them to focus on the projects
Primary telephone and email coverage for the management
Screening calls; managing calendars; making travel, meeting and event arrangements.
Maintain calendars arrange, coordinate and prioritize complex scheduling and logistics.
Preparing documentation for meetings and conference calls, drafting letters and memos
Complex diary management and organization of: internal and external meetings including client meetings, senior management functions and video/conference calls
Arrange internal and external meetings.
Compose and type agendas and correspondence for special events, board meetings, committee meetings and development activities.
Regularly assist visiting international executives with scheduling, administration and on-the-ground logistics
Managing inbox of Head and MDs: Screening emails, responding where appropriate
Arranging regular global and complex travel itineraries – flights, hotels, cars etc.
Completion of expense claims and invoice payments.
Typing, filing, copying confidential documents
Conduct online and off-line research as requested.
Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies.
Prepare expense reports.
Maintain confidential information of the higher management.
Performs administrative duties for executive management.
Preparing reports and financial data; training and supervising other support staff; and customer relations.
Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts/Projects.
Frequent personal administration and ad-hoc secretarial requests as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Higher Certificate/Bachelors Degree in Administration or other relevant field
Ideally, an experienced Personal Assistant from a financial institution preffered 2-4 years of PA experience for a senior manager as a minimum
Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Must possess competent customer service skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Multi-tasking
Adaptability,team working style
Communication; Building Relationships
Decision Making & Judgment
Integrity & Professionalism
Technical Ability
The ideal candidate must be flexible and have excellent organizational and planning skills

Job Title: Sales Executives Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for securing new customers, and maintaining and developing existing accounts.
Meet and exceed target set in terms of contributing and generating revenue for the department.
Working autonomously to gain mainly new business with a variety of business sectors
Research and development of new sales opportunities
Implementation of new strategies to increase business growth
Conduct and report minimum number of sales leads set by the management and transform a minimum of those into revenue generating business.
Dedicated Sales performance against assigned target
Selling multi-modal freight services, warehousing and logistics
Making regular contact with your customers pro-actively to ensure that you are satisfying their needs, with a mind to develop further business opportunities
Improving profit margins across all trade lanes.
Develop the new clients and retain the existing clients
Maintain records of customer details / sales visits.
Identify potential customers and register opportunities; relentlessly pursue realization of such opportunities leading to revenue for the company.
Regularly visit existing accounts validating our service levels and develop new revenue streams.
Negotiate with the accounts as per price guidelines given, looking to maximize profits.
Follow up on customer communications in a timely and professional manner.
Support Customer Service and work closely with Operations and Documentation on the execution of customer service contracts.
Promote the services and products of all entities, and coordinate sales efforts with other department sales.
Assimilate market information and take part in the overall business development through weekly / monthly sales meetings.
To respond to incoming queries and ensures the resolution of service
Prepare and attend client meetings
Rate negotiations
Preparation of sales reports
To be well aware of the local market

Key Skills & Requirements:

Minimum of degree/diploma in Sales & account management or any other relevant field
Minimum 3 years Sales experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics
You must have a proven track record of selling multi-modal freight services and have a self-motivated and driven personality.
You should ideally have a proven background within International Freight forwarding sales or general courier/logistics or haulage sales.
Extensive knowledge of International Freight
Project Logistics/ Off-shore Logistics experience an advantage
Self-motivator / Aggressive / Ambitious
Computer literate, Microsoft Office
Ability to build strong relationships developed from working in the Freight Forwarding industry
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Excellent customer service skills
Experienced at successfully working to and exceeding set Sales Targets
Ability to prioritise, organise & manage time efficiently essential.
Able to negotiate at all levels and a superb communicator, networker and closer of all type and levels of business.
Ability to maintain internal & external professional relationships.
Knowledge in shipping documents and custom procedures
Good understanding on market trend and demand