Sales and Shipping Consultant

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a motivated Sales and Shipping Consultant in Port Elizabeth. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow in sales and logistics, with training provided. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate shipments and coordinating with shipping companies. Applicants should possess Matric, a valid driver’s license, and relevant experience in sales. This position offers a competitive salary of R12,000 to R13,000 per month, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a similar sales position.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Capacity to take onboard and retain large volumes of information.
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans (written and verbal).
• Shipping knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all shipments are executed correctly.
• Communicate with shipping companies for workflow and satisfaction.
• Understand South African and international customs clearance procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail oriented

Ability to work independently

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Sales and Shipping Consultant required in Port Elizabeth. Excellent opportunity for a young, dynamic, self-driven individual, who is open to being trained up in an internal position to eventually being groomed for an external sales consultant and shipping controller role.

Salary: R12 000 to R13 000 per month commensurate with qualification and experience + benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales role by ensuring that all shipments are executed correctly
• Communication with shipping companies to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge and basic understanding of South African and international customs clearance laws, procedures and regulations for freight forwarding

Qualifications

• Minimum of Matric/Grade 12
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of 2 years professional working experience in a similar sales position with reasonable geographic knowledge
• Capacity to take onboard and retain large volumes of information
• Ability to work independently and perform well under pressure
• Excellent communication, organisational and costing skills
• Very well groomed and presentable in appearance
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans (written and verbal)
• Ability to generate creative solutions with excellent problem-solving skills
• Computer literate, in particular Excel, Word and Outlook
• Detail oriented and resourceful
• Shipping
• In-house training will be provided
• Knowledge of export and import clearing experience in coordinating freight logistics will be advantageous
• Support the sales role by ensuring that all shipments are executed correctly
• Communication with shipping companies to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction
• Knowledge and basic understanding of South African and international customs clearance laws, procedures and regulations for freight forwarding