Sales / Marketing & Shipping Manager (Gqeberha)

Introduction

Permanent senior level position in the Distribution, Warehousing & Freight (Freight) industry.

Sales / Marketing & Shipping Manager Position required for well-established Transport and Logistics Company.

Must be a self-motivated individual who operates well under pressure and is willing to get things done.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaise with export clients on all matters relating to relocation

• Prepare export documentation to present to the clearing agent

• Co-ordinate customs clearance procedures and shipments

• Calculate quotations for outbound shipments including quote follow ups

• Schedule bookings for shipment packing, collection and shipments

• Liaise with shipping lines

• Liaise with agents regarding packing and shipping documents

• Assist with inbound shipment enquiries and quotations

• General office administration tasks, when required

• Sales – CRM system

• Sales – surveys – volume and packing requirements and discussion with clients regarding documentation                requirements

• Internal as well as external Sales viewing + costing

• Customer service and correspondence

• Weekly follow ups

• Opening and updating files for secured moves

• Attend job visits

• Completion of tender requests

• Marketing calls

• International operations

• Accruals and tonnage reports

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 with mathematics or relevant tertiary qualification

• Valid driver's licence (minimum code 8)

• Strong communicator

• Previous Operations, Sales and Customer service experience

• PC literacy

• A geographical background and an understanding of relocations within the region

• Deadline driven with ability to carefully assess and streamline processes

Package & Remuneration

Market related salary negotiable depending on direct industry related experience.

Plus quarterly incentive structure based on the number of quotes generated and accepted.

Company vehicle and Provident Fund.