Entry Level Pricing Consultant/ Estimator

A well-established organization in Boksburg is seeking an Entry Level Pricing Consultant/ Estimator to join their team. Salary will be discussed in interview.PLEASE NOTE:Should you apply for this vacancy and your skills and experience DO NOT match the inherent REQUIREMENTS of this position, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DELETED. Please ensure that you READ and understand this advertised position BEFORE sending your CV to us, or otherwise you will just be wasting YOUR time and ours.Qualifications and Experience:Minimum of 2 years’ operations experience in the freight industry will be an advantageKnowledge & understanding of shipping practices within the freight industryKnowledge of service offering including International Commercial Terms (incoterms 2020)Knowledge of multi model shipping chargesExcellent understanding of tariff calculation conceptsMust have a matric certificate, subjects including Mathematics & EnglishTertiary education eg. NQF Level 3/ 4 is an advantageAbility to prepare accurate estimates relevant to mode of transport – Air, sea & road (import & export)Have excellent interpersonal & communication skillsSpeed & accuracy is essentialAbility to work under pressure and have excellent communication skillsBe computer literate in MS Office, must know basic formulas on ExcelKey Performance Areas:In this role you will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates in a timely manner for all modes of transport (air, sea and road; both import/export), received from overseas agents and then at a later date from Customers and Sales staff.Assist with Tender applications and rate requests where required.Follow up with Agents then later Customers regarding outcome of the estimates in order to provide feedback to Manager on an estimate register to gauge success rates of estimates.Request rates from Shipping lines, Agents, Port Authorities and Transporters as needed