Sales Executive - SHIPPING

 

Recruiter:

Dante Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB005433/ABJ

Date posted:

Friday, June 24, 2022

Location:

Kempton Park, South Africa


SUMMARY:
SALES EXECUTIVE / MARKETING OPERATOR (Freight Forwarding / Shipping)
Based in Kempton Park
R30 – R40 000, Car Allow, Petrol, Comm

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements:
Looking for an Snr Candidate – Ideally with clients
  
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Liaison with agents & third-party service providers regarding both air & sea forwarding rates to support the sales & ops function
Prepare sales proposals & estimates in order to gain and retain business
Communicate sales proposal info internally & to agents along with any specific instructions that might apply
Service & retain business developed by yourself, as well as in-house accounts
 
SPECIFIC TASKS
Develop new business
  • Follow up on any sales leads generated by overseas agents & from within PFP.
  • Develop own sales leads to follow up in order to gain new business
  • Communicate feedback on sales leads both internally & back to the source
  • Monitor first shipments until the new business can be successfully handed over to operations staff
  • Obtain Routing Orders/Routing Instructions & communicate info & instructions internally & to agents
Meeting Sales Targets
  • The main target is to achieve an overall monthly GP equivalent to 2.5 times the cost to the company. Cost to the company will be calculated as Salary, Company Contributions to Medical Aid/Pension, Petrol, and Cell phone costs.
Liaison with agents
  • Obtain rates from overseas agents to support proposals and quotes
  • Obtain rates from third-party service providers, i.e. insurance, trucking, crating, fumigation, etc
Preparation of Sales Proposals
  • After obtaining rates, prepare individual sales proposals in order to gain new business
  • Do estimates for air/ocean on both imports & exports in order to gain new business or retain existing business
Communicate sales proposal info both internally and to agents
  • Sales staff must also communicate internally the following info to all operational & accounting staff
Imports
➢ Shipper's details & agents' details at the point of origin
➢ Applicable rates at origin for FOB charges and freight to SA, detailing point of discharge
➢ All SA clearance & delivery charges
➢ Details of consignee including key operations person/accounting person
➢ Consignee VAT Details/Importers code
➢ HS Codes to be applied
➢ Delivery Address for cargo/supporting docs
➢ Insurance requirements
➢ Specific handling/delivery instructions
➢ Any other relevant info applicable
 
Exports
➢ Shipper's details & destination agents' details
➢ Applicable FOB rates and freight charges from SA, indicating carrier/routing, etc
➢ Any destination DDU/DDP charges that might be applicable
➢ Details of shipper including key operation person/accounting person
➢ Shippers exporters code
➢ HS Codes to be applied
➢ Collection address for cargo & delivery address & contact for delivery of invoice and supporting docs
➢ Insurance requirements
➢ Specific handling/delivery for documentary instructions
➢ Any other relevant info applicable
➢ Similar details must also be communicated to agent at origin on imports, or destination agents where applicable on export traffic

Dante Personnel Johannesburg

Apply via our website

If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

TELESALES AGENT ,CALL CENTER AGENT ,SALES AGENT, SALES EXECUTIVE
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Salary: R2400 + Uncapped Commission + Incentives + bonuses
Join the best Telesales agents Team in Roodeport, Gauteng
Today


Sales Executive
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R42,000.00 Monthly
Want to be a part of a Premier Logistics Group, that offers tailored, end-to-end logistics services designed to keep their clients business moving? Or a company with efficient supply chain management to secure warehousing and on-time transportation across South Africa and beyond?
Today


ADVISORY SALES EXECUTIVE - PRETORIA
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Market related
The ASE is responsible for achieving revenue targets and recruiting top-performing advisors.
Today


New Business Sales Executive
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R550 000.00 per annum (cost to company) - negotiab
Our client, a well established supply chain and logistics company, division of a JSE listed Group, seeks two New Business sales executives, for their Johannesburg and Durban offices.
2 days ago


New Business Sales Executive
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 25000 Monthly
Join a Courier Powerhouse – We're Hiring a sales Star in JHB! Are you a go-getter with a killer sales instinct?  Do you thrive on the thrill of closing deals and building client relationships that last? If you're nodding your head – keep reading, because this opportunity might just be your next big move!
4 days ago


Sales & Advisory Executive
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Are you a natural relationship-builder who thrives on helping people grow financially?Join a forward-thinking financial services firm as a sales & Advisory executive. This is a client-facing, advisory-focused role where you’ll help individuals, professionals, and business owners plan and secure their financial futures—all while building a rewarding career backed by a respected bran...
4 days ago


Financial Sales Executive
Location: Centurion
Salary: Market Related
Are you someone who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives? We’re looking for a confident, entrepreneurial-minded sales professional ready to join a respected business in the financial services sector. This is not your typical sales job—it’s an opportunity to grow your own client portfolio with the full backing of ...
4 days ago


Vehicle Sales Executive
Location: Pretoria
Salary:
4 days ago


Internal Sales Executive
Location: Bryanston
Salary: Market related
An individual with excellent communication skills, a passion for sales
5 days ago


PreOwned Sales Executive
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R 8000.00
Sydsen Recruit specializes in Automotive Recruitment and is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented PreOwned Vehicle sales executive to join a dynamic Pre-Owned | Used Vehicle Dealership (Premium brands) ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced vehicle sales professional to step into a pivotal role within a fast-paced and growing environment.
5 days ago


Create a free job alert for Sales Executive - SHIPPING in Kempton Park

Enter your email address below and we will email you similar jobs when they become available:

You can cancel at any time. We will not spam you.
By giving us your email address your agree to our Terms and Conditions