Ocean Freight Sales Manger

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time
Gauteng, JHB - Central
- (Negotiable)

A global client in the logistics industry is seeking an Ocean Freight Sales Manger to join their team. Based in Sandton.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree, preferably Logistics Management or similar.
  • 35 years of relevant experience in Ocean freight Sales / Customer Service / Pricing functions
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, other languages such as Mandarin an advantage.
  • Able to work with MS Office 2010, and ability to operate our inhouse software system after training.
  • Knowledge of Business development, Ocean freight sales.
  • Understanding of international trade terms, knowledge of customs clearance formalities.
  • Small existing clientele will be considered as an asset. Mining cargos is of priority.
  • Good notions of international trade and warehousingterminal activities.
  • Punctual, team player, process oriented, organized and methodical with work.
  • Eager to learn

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop new and existing business and customers in South Africa with a focus on Mining sector (DRC, Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique).
  • Coordination with carriers, warehouses, suppliers, customers and internal teams
  • Update shipment tracker data and send to customers on daily basis
  • Filing / record keeping of all shipment related documentation.
  • Complete system booking of costs and revenues.
  • Negotiate rates with shipping lines

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