My Client is a vibrant and forward-thinking family-owned business, specializing in the export of FMCGs, fruits and vegetables, meats, wines, and building materials; they serve over 55 countries worldwide. Experiencing exponential growth in recent years, they are continuously seeking to expand their dynamic and diverse team.
Based in Morningside, Durban, we seek an experienced coordinator with exports expertise of FMCG and fresh produce to international clients. The position would be responsible for executing the export transactions within the policies and guidelines of the company and working closely with the Business Development and Key Account Managers to assist them deliver on current and new business opportunities.
The position plays a key role in the liaison between the company, its suppliers, shippers and customers and carries the responsibility for maintaining high standards of competence, professionalism and service.
Fruit export experience critical
Key Responsibilities include the following:
- Respond to enquiries or provide quotes for potential and existing clients.
- Implement financial procedures for confirmed orders
- Execute confirmed orders / negotiate shipping and operational requirements / issue shipping instructions / supplier confirmation / documentation / stock control (expiry dates etc) / shipping file cover / communication with clients / follow up on actual shipment
- Business Development Manager support and backup
Minimum Experience Required:
- Knowledge of the Export process
- INCO Terms
- Export Costings expertise
- Experience with exportation of mixed goods containers
- Experience with the exportation of fresh produce
- Computer literacy and an advanced knowledge of excel
- Knowledge of export costings
- Experience with exchange rates and foreign currencies
- Working knowledge of export documentation
Skills and characteristics:
- Driven and determined
- Independent
- Excellent attention to detail
- Numerically minded
- Takes great pride in their work
- Multi-tasker
- Enjoys a pressurised work environment
- Proactive and assertive
- Good interpersonal skills
Salary to be determined with experience, knowledge and job fit. There will be a basic salary plus commission.
Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za
Please state your notice period and salary expectation in your email.
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 2 weeks.
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