Cape Town City Centre: Pricing Agent | Clearing & Forwarding

In return this opportunity will offer an attractive remuneration package that will include contribution towards Company Medical Aid and Retirement Annuity. Minimum Requirements: NQF4/Matric Relevant qualification advantageous Minimum 5 years experience within a Pricing Specialist role in the Clearing & Forwarding Industry Well versed with the trade market Effective and confident communicator & influencer (Verbal & Written) Ability to work productively both individually and in a team environment Strong rapport and relationship-building focused Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions Own transport and valid drivers license (preferable) Key Performance Areas: To maintain strong relationships with the service providers Maintain most updated local port or airport charges, storage and demurrages and local transportation charges Ensure strong relationships with the local carriers and co-loaders To requests rates from local carriers, as well as from destination/origin offices and compare the same with Share point and contract agreements To check with customer service persons, salespersons or managers on the profit margin to be added Revert on requests with quotes within 24 hours, if any delay in receipt of rates, an interim email to the sent to the respective person Quotes to be prepared using the Quoting Database or Approved Quote Format as per company policy Maintain good relationship with Sales, Customer Service and to collect feedback for each and every quote Update the Quote Log with feedback for Market analysis and if rejected, correct reason must be updated Gather as much information as possible (carriers name, transit time, services used) to be able to quote better and get a high closing ratio Run weekly report through the Quoting Database and analyze the information and keep department managers aware of the best carrier to use from the best port/airport Keep all quotes submitted confidential and never disclose the information to anyone outside the department Ensure job is executed as per company guidelines and policies Always update the team with the GRI, PSS and rate fluctuations and changes whenever they occur