This role focuses on managing sales enquiries, preparing accurate and timely quotations, maintaining enquiry logs, and supporting conversion efforts. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of logistics pricing, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Analyze customer RFQs (Request for Quotations) and prepare cost-effective and competitive pricing proposals.
- Liaise with carriers (airlines, shipping lines), co-loaders, and service providers to obtain rates.
- Work with overseas offices and partners to gather international pricing components.
- Ensure all pricing components (origin, freight, destination, customs, etc.) are complete and accurate.
- Maintain and update internal rate databases and pricing tools.
- Track and report win/loss ratios and pricing trends to support commercial strategies.
- Collaborate with sales and business development teams to understand customer requirements and tailor solutions accordingly.
- Monitor market conditions and competitor pricing to stay competitive.
- Develop, identify, and secure all relevant direct sales opportunities
- Initiate communication with existing customers as well as new customers
- Generate product or service interest for customers by providing them with information on benefits
- Identify decision makers within an organization and endeavor to speak to them
- Generate leads from cold calling data and ensure that any DNC (do not call) lists are respected
- Relay successful leads and appointment data to concerned sales representatives
- Make follow up calls to customers who have shown interest during initial contact
- Handle inbound calls and provide callers with information on our products and services
- Emphasize on product features and benefit and quote prices
- Maintain exception service and product knowledge