Commercial Coordinator (Sales Administrator) Market Related

Commercial CoordinatorOur client, Cape Five, is a fruit exporting business looking for an enthusiastic candidate to fill the position of Commercial Coordinator. The Commercial Coordinator provides administrative and coordinating support to the Sales team which is responsible for selling and exporting fruit of various varieties throughout the world. The ideal candidate has experience in sales or logistics administration in the fruit export industry.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCoordinate customer ordersCompile pre-seasonal supply plan as provided by Commercial Manager.Compile sales business plan for each customer as provided by Commercial Manager.Compile price offers and send to targeted customers.Send stock offers to potential buyers and assist with allocating stock according to customer orders.Identify available vessels and communicate the ETA at desired port of destination.Once orders from customers have been received:Obtain import permits and LC (letter of credit) documentation for customersConfirm label requirements and communicate to the packhouses/depotsSign and save purchase ordersAllocate pallets on ERP System according to commercial instructionFollow the necessary company procedures to on-board new agents and clients, or existing agents and clients with new invoice parties.Update customers with tracking informationCreditors and debtors coordinationPrepare sales orders by:Allocating pallets to vesselsCapturing grower and sales pricesAttend to invoice queries from clients and forwarding agents and escalate to Commercial Team where necessary.Request credit notes from finance department on behalf of Commercial Manager when necessary.Report payments received to Finance.Report credits requested to Commercial Manager.Communicate credits given back to the grower where relevant.Quality control system managementMonitor customer claims within times as agreed between procurement and sales.Desired Experience & Qualification1. Experience:A minimum of two years' experience in and knowledge of the following:Clearing and forwarding documentsPacking material and packing requirementShipping line, routes, transit times and tracking2. Technical knowledge required:MS Office, specifically Excel at intermediate levelNavision/LINCRMS3. Qualification:A post graduate qualification in sales, logistics or marketing would be advantageous.Interested?If you feel that you are a suitable candidate, please apply.
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