Estimator / Sales Support

Estimates / 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 negotiation RatesMaintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updatedCommunicate buy and sell rates to operations Negotiations 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 costs TendersComplete tender according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exportsRate negotiations with carrier / Agents on current tenders to ensure best possible price with a marginable profitSubmit tenders before deadlineFollow up on tenders to see if WorldNet was successful in tender Query Handling Attend to any estimate or rate queriesCommunicate any queries and amendments to all parties involvedKnowledge & ExperienceMatric 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