Prepare multi modal estimates for both imports and exports timeously to comply with agreed
timelines stipulated by client’s requirements and company’s SOP.

Drive sales by developing, identifying, and securing all relevant direct sale opportunities

Provide stats to manager on monthly basis to view success rates

Ability to negotiate competitive rates with shipping lines, co-loaders, overseas agents and transporters

as well as provide feedback on rates submitted as well as any service related failures

Build value based client relationships

Ensuring estimates are accurate and competitive

Proactive communication with not only clients but all inter-branch queries and requests

Identify and quantify all cost factors

Evaluate profitability per estimate

Work closely with the internal team members and external Sales and Service teams to insure high

customer satisfaction

Vendor service providers

Analyse Estimate Reports – failure vs successes / trade lane review / mutual office benefits and leads


Requirements

Matric and relevant tertiary qualification

Minimum 5 years’ experience in freight forwarding operations / estimates and pricing for both imports and exports (sea freight, breakbulk, road freight, air freight)

Advanced understanding and skills in Microsoft Excel

Incoterms Certificate

Geographical knowledge

General knowledge on Shipping terms and abbreviations