Job Description

Trade Support Assistant (Export IPAK)

Full Time, Permanent



We are looking for a Trade Support Assistant to join our Export Commercial department looking after the Export IPAK, Red Sea, East Africa and Indian Ocean trade lanes. The role is driven by data, reporting and relationship building both internally with other departments and with new and existing customers.


This role is largely focused on developing the amount of business within these trade lanes and upselling MSC products to generate maximal revenue and TEU.


At MSC UK, our success is a result of the skill and hard work of all our team members whilst constantly developing and growing with us.

Skills and experience you'll bring to us

Desire to acquire new and nurture/develop existing business Market knowledge and intelligence of export trade lanes Communicate with confidence and interact professionally at all levels Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills will help but are not a necessity Team player with strong work ethic Flexible attitude to meet deadlines with proven time management skills

How you will help us and what you can expect

Establish and maintain good client relationships Maintain and/or update specials rates and Tariffs Provide statistical market analysis Client & Geneva visit preparation including presentations Maintain/Produce Daily vessel and Booking reports Identify and promote attractive business opportunities to Trade Ensure all Trade and Geneva reports are produced accurately within agreed KPI's Ensure freight rates and landside charges are accurately captured and filed within Tariff Management Systems Strong communication and liaison across the Commercial teams and the wider business to ensure operational support

So, if you feel that this is the next step in your career, please apply now.

The container shipping industry offers some truly unique career opportunities. Whether you work on land or at sea, you'll be helping to keep global trade moving and making a real impact on countless people's lives. It's an exciting, fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment - and you could be part of it with MSC.