Administrator Sandton

Catch Recruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-centric shipping company is seeking a Quoting Administrator to join their operations team in Gauteng. The role involves collating quote information, liaising with teams, and supporting clients in a high-pressure environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong multitasking skills and experience in customer problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and adapt to new situations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with customers.
• Comfortable with numbers and high-pressure situations.
• Strong personality with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collate quote information and liaise with the Senior Quotation Specialists.
• Capture quotation information on the company portal.
• Monitor and manage the Quotations mailbox.

Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Sales Acumen

Client Liaison

Attention to Detail

Job description

Quoting Administrator

We are looking for a Quoting Administrator to join the operations team.

We are a tech-centric shipping company that offers clients worldwide logistics and compliance services to move anything from anywhere to anywhere.

Originally launched to handle simple shipping within the group, we have evolved to offer a host of solutions and will continue to innovate and push boundaries to solve our clients' problems. The person would manage their own work and should have the maturity to work independently.

They should have a strong personality as the team deals with global suppliers, and the timelines are tight in a highly pressurized and time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

1. Collate quote information and liaise with the Senior Quotation Specialists team.
2. Capture quotation information on the company portal for client or account manager requests.
3. Log and track quotes effectively.
4. Coordinate with the Senior Quotation Specialists team to ensure all costs are fair and accurate.
5. Work with Account Managers to understand client requirements and gather additional information for quoting.
6. Coordinate with the finance department on billing queries related to quotes and invoices.
7. Support the Senior Quotation Specialists team during demand peaks.
8. Review and update quotations as needed.
9. Raise initial queries to suppliers for missing quote information.
10. Monitor and manage the Quotations mailbox, distributing, acting upon, or filing emails promptly.
11. Stay informed about country and supplier requirements when preparing quotes.

Qualifications

• Have a natural knack for sales and are comfortable with numbers.
• Be detail-oriented and driven by high-pressure situations.
• Possess excellent multitasking skills to handle multiple queries and follow-ups.
• Have a strong personality, with at least 1+ year of experience working with customers and problem-solving.
• Be client-centric, able to liaise effectively with clients.
• Be adaptable to new and uncertain situations, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Be self-motivated, preferring to manage oneself and solve problems independently.
• Enjoy engaging with a diverse, global clientele and suppliers.
• Be open to working flexible hours, including overtime or on public holidays on a rotational basis.

Culture

Culture is a priority for us. We value the bonds we build with our colleagues, which significantly impact our daily work life.

We view our team as a sports team—each member must excel at their role, and the friendships and bonds formed are very strong.

The overall wellbeing of the company is vital, and team members may need to support each other to benefit the team.