Ocean Freight Sales Manger

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, 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.
- 3-5 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 in-house 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 warehousing-terminal 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).
- Co-ordination 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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- For more information please contact:

- Lauren Pissarra



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