Estimator

Estimates / Sales Support

• Compile estimates according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports
• Request landside & freight charges from agents and service providers worldwide.
• Ensure that the estimate charges correspond to client rates in CargoWise and Forwarding Instructions
• Quality check estimate on a continuous basis.
• Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and Port Charges
• Forward 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 Queries
• Administrative support
• Proposals
• Assist the Business Development team in all relevant aspects of their day-to-day activities
• Global agent rates negotiation

Rates

• Maintenance of Client rates and ensures all rate schedules are updated
• Communicate buy and sell rates to operations

Negotiations of rates with 3rd parties

• In cases where rates are not on file, application is made to the relevant agent or third-party supplier for the necessary costs

Tenders

• Complete tender according to client & agent requirements for all transport modes both imports and exports
• Rate negotiations with carrier / Agents on current tenders to ensure best possible price with a marginable profit
• Submit tenders before deadline
• Follow up on tenders to see if WorldNet was successful in tender

Query Handling

• Attend to any estimate or rate queries
• Communicate any queries and amendments to all parties involved