Beverley Price

Experience

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  Wilson Logistics now Ceva Freight

  Mar 1997 - Feb 2007

  Far East Route Manager + Sales manager F.E.

  Managed entire sales activity of Far East both locally and overseas to streamline all functions.Arranged and attended regular operations and sales meetings in the Far East, min 3 times a year to discuss and resolve issues that became a hurdle in achieving targets. Regular sales visits overseas for all types of accounts, from key to niche. Working closely with shippers and cnee’s to meet all their necessary requirements, advising on documentation for transport and the best possible routes and rates. Key Contributions: Steered import operations for one year after establishing import department which didn’t existed before, as well as developed strong client portfolio of import customers.  Significantly increased sales both in export and import by attaining defined sales targets. Show less

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  CTO Int’l Freight Forwarders.

  Feb 2007 - Aug 2009

  Branch Manager

  Directed all aspects of sales activities of import/export sea/air to achieve defined targets, making appointments, visiting new clients, and providing freight quotes for both new and existing clients. Interacted with overseas agents to discuss and resolve eventual issues with clients. Stand-in op’s when necessary for covering airfreight and sea freight operations desk in the absence of personnel. Carried out general office management functions, involving monitoring and reviewing systems, while focusing on specific outcomes, such as improving timescales, turnover, and sales.Over saw 4 people in the office. Show less

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  Galardi srl

  Aug 2009 - May 2019

  Freight operations manager, sales and customers service

  Managed fast and efficient delivery and flow of goods from the sender to receiver.Executed multiple tasks, including organising pick-up, consolidating/shipment goods, processing invoicing, compiling quotations, estimating cost, issuing and tracking Hawb/Mawb, OB/L’s / FB/L’s / Express release B/L’s. Negotiated adhoc rates with carriers and suppliers to maximise profit on the shipment. Frequently visited clients and marketed business to local/overseas visitors for boosting sales. Possess knowledge of customs formalities, EUR1, Cert of Orig, Ex1, T2, T2L, Carnet Ata, Temporary export. Fully understands customers payment terms, L/C, Cad, Cod etc. and Incoterms. Liaison with shippers for precise details of cargo, special requests, tracking, advising on necessary documents required for exit/entry port/airport. Best possible route options, cost effective both sea & air.Recruited and trained staff members by conducting effective sessions to improve knowledge regarding airfreight operations. Estimated cost and revenues per shipment as well as run cross trade business.Key Contributions: Tactfully negotiated rates with various sea/air carriers and suppliers for providing better rates to overseas agents and customers in order to increase customer base.  Daily collaboration with overseas agents, Far East AM, and Central South America PM to foster excellent business relations for final customers and for business growth. Monitored and evaluated department performance to measure and generate profit of single shipment. Managed delivery of exceptional customer service for shippers and final CNEE’S to maintain high customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Breakwells LLp

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Business Development Manager (Part Time)

  Contacts with all current customers to ensure they are happy with the service, any problems, implement changes to improve service with the operations department. Contact potential new clients to offer our services, visit them, find out their needs and any special requirements, then put in quotes.

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  DIT - Chamber of Commerce c/o C&W Chamber of Commerce

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Customs and Logistics specialist

  DIT Department of International Trade, West Midlands.Customs and Logistics Specialist Advisor-regional , Sept to date.Interacting with various Chambers of Commerce’s clients and stakeholders advising them on the EU/UK Transition and all the possible scenario’s post Brexit. Export and Import customs procedures, Incoterms, completion of correct shipping documents with Eori numbes, Rules of Origin, HS/Commodity Codes, third country tariffs, Inward & Outward processing, country of origin. Freight forwarders instructions, advising how the shipping process will work after dec 31st from the UK to the EU and the ROW. Show less

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  Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Business Advisor

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2023

  • International Trade, customs and logistics adviser

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2022
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  SCANMETALS (UK) LIMITED

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Logistics Manager

  Coordinating sales between site production, logistics and group directors. Raising PO’s and SO’s.Organizing delivery of raw material from various suppliers and their various sites, arranging out going trailers and containers. Ensuring the correct documentation was issued and liaison in with freight forwarders.

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  Rhenus Logistics

  Jan 2024 - now

  Inside Sales Air & Ocean UK

  Contacting potential customers for air & ocean shipments, introduce the air & ocean division. Contacting suppliers, asking for rates, quoting customers. Cold calling. Visiting clients, if local to the area.