Andre Soares

Experience

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  Freight Handlers Limited

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2007

  Freight Coordinator

  1. Cargo routing and selection of cost effective methods of transport.2. Quoting freight rates for both ocean freight and airfreight cargo.3. Providing customs brokerage and dangerous goods expertise.4. Cargo claims handling.5. Coordinating the loading or unloading and warehousing of goods.6. Handling and preparation sea-freight, airfreight, customs and other international trade documents.7. Liaising with the port, Liner agencies and warehousing officials to provide accurate information to customers.8. Timely and accurate invoicing and managing accounts receivables. Show less

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  ArcelorMittal Shipping Limited

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  Ship Operations Assistant

  1. Responsible for coordinating the day to day operational activities of owned, time and voyage charter ships ensuring compliance with the agreed charter party terms.2. Preparing and issuing orders including loading and discharge instructions.3 Ordering and arranging bunkers for voyages, while using my sound commercial awareness to negotiate bunker prices.4. Liaising on a day to day basis with marine / technical superintendents, ship brokers, ship owners and port agents to ensure efficient commercial operations.5. Co-ordinate shipping requirements under Charter Party terms including identifying and analyzing commercial opportunities.6. Ensuring that charterers and traders are kept fully informed of latest ship schedules.7. Performing laytime calculations and negotiations. Show less

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  Freight Handlers Limited

  May 2009 - Oct 2010

  Operations Manager

  Involved in the day-to-day coordinating of activities of various departments, concerned with customer service, imports and exports.Responsibilities included:1. Managing a team of 10 employees in a busy work environment.2. Establishing and implementing departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.3. Creating, managing and analysing performance data and other information.4. Working closely with the Directors, Financial Manager & HR department5. Creating procedure manuals to assist with training.6. Coaching and training employees in customer-focused and job procedures.7.Identifying new business opportunities and areas for growth. Show less

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  ECU Worldwide USA

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2023

  Account Executive

  - Developed new and existing business, driving a 30% increase in quarterly sales volume.- Closed multiple deals annually, consistently achieving targets and contributing to revenue growth.- Implemented effective sales and pricing strategies, maximizing profitability.- Resolved customer queries promptly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.- Identified and researched potential leads and opportunities, expanding the customer base.- Streamlined sales processes, generating sustainable growth.- Generated accurate sales reports and documentation.- Evaluated competitor activity and formulated appropriate responses.- Successfully represented the company at trade shows and exhibitions, effectively promoting services. Show less

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  IKEA

  Jul 2023 - now

  • Team Lead Manager

    Nov 2024 - now

  • FULL SERVE CO-WORKER

    Jul 2023 - Nov 2024