Road Transport Agent - Montréal, Canada - AXXESS INTERNATIONAL INC

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Axxess is a family owned and operated customs broker and international freight forwarder serving import and export companies since 1998.

Our team members make a difference through the personalized service they provide to our clients. They are competent, respectful, caring and enjoy taking on new challenges

At Axxess, we are committed to supporting our experts in their careers. We provide you with all the tools you need to grow and share your experience with the team

Are you interested? We are looking for our next
Agent
to join our NAT
department in Montreal.**
You will enjoy many benefits such as:
  • The possibility of telecommuting 2 days a week
  • Group insurance
  • RRSP with employer contribution
  • An Employee Assistance Program
  • 7 personal days in addition to the annual vacation
  • Training provided by Axxess

Your main tasks will be to:

  • Follow up on customer road transport requests.
  • Research carriers to meet customer needs and find competitive rates.
  • Meet tight deadlines with customers to avoid losing proposed rates.
  • After obtaining customer approval, confirm bookings with carriers and customers, and complete the contractual documents required to this effect.
  • If necessary, coordinate with the Canada Customs Department (CHB) or the U.S. Customs Brokers.
  • Prior to shipment departure, crossvalidate all information concerning the transport of goods with the shipper and consignee to avoid unforeseen additional charges down the line (to ensure excellent customer service).
  • Follow up with the carrier during road transport and communicate information to the customer (to ensure excellent customer service).
  • Ensure proper electronic document management in files under your responsibility
  • Participate in the marketing development of the Road Transport Division by soliciting customers on a monthly basis to obtain new mandates.
  • Perform any other related tasks

What we are looking for:


  • You are bilingual in French and English in order to be able to communicate with your future colleagues and clients based throughout Canada and the world.
  • You have 7 to 10 years experience in road transportation, OTR or container.
  • You are a team player, proactive, problem solving
  • You know how to use Cargowise, TMS, Excel, Outlook
  • The use of the masculine gender in this job offer is only intended to lighten the text._
  • Axxess International values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. For the company, diversity means fostering a work environment where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and valued in order to develop the full potential and build on the talents and strengths of each individual._

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