Estimator Sales Support JHB

Estimator Sales Support JHBESTIMATOR SALES SUPPORT AIR & OCEAN FREIGHT / JOHANNESBURG - Our client in Edenvale, Johannesburg is looking to fill the following vacancy in their Freight Forwarding and Clearing division. The successful Candidate will compile estimates timeously; provide support in terms of administration, proposals and the day-to-day processes in the business development department. To ensure that client estimates, and prospect estimates are accurately done and sent to clients within the required turnaround time and to provide support to the business development departmentMinimum RequirementsMatric or Senior Certification equivalentHigh level of Computer literacyKnowledge of all transport modes – Air, Ocean & RoadGood administrative skillsSound knowledge of Incoterms 2010Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding & Clearing SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management SkillsAbility to work under PressureAbility to integrate with team members and a team environment PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESEstimates / Sales SupportCompile estimates according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exportsRequest landside & freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide.Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding InstructionsQuality check estimate on a continuous basis.Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and Port ChargesForward estimate to the relevant sales or client services representative to quality check and forward to the client.Save approved estimate, in excel format, under the client EDOCS tab in CargoWise. Client QueriesAdministrative supportProposalsAssist the Business Development team in all relevant aspects of their day-to-day activities.Global agent rates negotiationNegotiations of rates with 3rd partiesIn cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costsQuery Handling Attend to any estimate or rate queriesCommunicate any queries and amendments to all parties involvedSalary - Market RelatedUndertakings – Criminal & Credit CheckApplication Process: Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e-mail your CV, Matric Certificate/qualifications & recent head & shoulder photo to: Solutions@workafrica.co.za, using Job Title " ESTIMATOR SALES SUPPORT JHB " as a reference in your application. If you receive no feedback within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.