Estimator / Sales Support

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

1. Estimates / Sales Support

• Compile estimates according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports
• Request landside & freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide.
• Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding Instructions
• Quality check estimate on a continuous basis.
• Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and Port Charges
• Forward 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 Queries
• Administrative support
• Proposals
• Assist the Business Development team in all relevant aspects of their day to day activities.
• Global agent rates negotiation

2. Rates

• Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
• Communicate buy and sell rates to operations

3. Negotiations of rates with 3rd parties

• In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs

4. Tenders

• Complete tender according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports
• Rate negotiations with carrier / Agents on current tenders to ensure best possible price with a marginable profit
• Submit tenders before deadline
• Follow up on tenders to see if WorldNet was successful in tender

5. Query Handling

• Attend to any estimate or rate queries
• Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved

Knowledge & Experience

• Matric or Senior Certification equivalent
• High level of Computer literacy
• Knowledge of all transport modes – Air, Ocean & Road
• Good administrative skills
• Sound knowledge of Incoterms 2010
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding & Clearing