Cost Estimator (Branding Solutions)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A national branding and promotional solutions company in Johannesburg is looking for a Cost Estimator to support the external sales team. This role requires strong cost estimation skills, supplier negotiation abilities, and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, proficient in MS Office and possibly familiar with Netsuite or Accpac. The position offers a salary range of R15,000 – R18,000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sales administration or costing.
• Strong financial acumen to calculate cost-to-price margins.
• Experience in branding, promotional products, or corporate gifting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing.
• Prepare professional proposals and quotes aligned with client briefs.
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Costing

Supplier negotiation

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Netsuite

Accpac

Sage

Job description

Cost Estimator (Branding Solutions) job vacancy in Johannesburg.

A national branding and promotional solutions company, specialising in corporate gifting, promotional merchandise, and custom branding, is seeking a detail-driven Cost Estimator to support their external sales team.

This is a critical role blending product sourcing, supplier negotiation, costing, and client communication to deliver accurate, competitive quotes.

You’ll liaise directly with clients on behalf of the Account Manager, ensuring exceptional service while working with a variety of suppliers to secure the best possible pricing.

This role requires a mix of commercial savvy, attention to detail, excellent time management, and top-tier admin skills.

Salary: R15,000 – R18,000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• 3–5 years of experience in sales administration, quoting, or production.
• Proven experience in costing, supplier negotiation, and preparing detailed quotes.
• Exposure to branding, promotional products, or corporate gifting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of CI and CAD approvals will be beneficial.
• Strong customer service skills, confident liaising with clients directly.
• Financial acumen and the ability to calculate cost-to-price margins.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with Netsuite, Accpac, or Sage is advantageous.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source products and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best pricing.
• Build accurate costings to determine CP and manage GP margins.
• Prepare professional proposals and quotes aligned with client briefs.
• Liaise directly with clients to ensure clear communication and service excellence.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of quotes, purchase orders, and all related documentation.
• Proactively follow up on quotes and identify sales opportunities.
• Brief internal departments to ensure timely, accurate order fulfilment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client CI guidelines and branding standards.
• Provide telephonic support to clients and suppliers.
• Support the Sales Manager and external sales team with administrative and operational tasks.
• Participate in ad hoc administrative or sourcing-related projects as required.