Pricing & Quotation Executive at Sifax Group

Sifax Group is one of Africa’s fastest growing multinational corporations with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pricing & Quotation Executive

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Department: Sales and Marketing

Role Summary

The pricing & quotation Executive will be responsible for pricing implementation, generating competitive analyses and strengthening overall service margin and lead day-to-day operations of the Quotations section.
This position is also responsible for providing effective customer account services for all internal and external customers by utilizing excellent, in-depth knowledge of company services as well as team members
If you are confident and approachable, and you think you can do this job, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities:

Providing rates for C&F (sea /airport shipment), local transportation, warehousing, etc.
Prepare timely responses to customer Requests for Quotations in line with the stipulated guidelines for the preparation of quotes with respect to margins, cost analysis, and approved 3PLs.
Prepare rate sheet for key services for broadcasting to Sales and other departments as required
Correspond with the various arms of logistics, including C&F, Warehousing, Haulage, etc., as required for terms & conditions of services and all other requirements to ensure rates are in place
Dealing with our in-house system to send reports and statistics to clients
Communicate with all departments involved in completing quotations
Provide Customer support and follow up for smooth operations, where necessary
Effectively measure performance by delivering detailed weekly/monthly booking reports for all shipments and carry out an occasional survey to get feedback from clients in order to drive performance.
Prepare & collate bid/tender documents in a timely manner
Prepare customer complaint log/register
Provide support to NBC implant regarding documentation and others
Supervise all packing and removal projects
Organize and supervise the survey of the items to be packed and shipped
Prepare the survey report and cost estimate of the project
Procure all packing materials and mobilize the packing and removal team
Ensures packing exercise is carried out timely and efficiently by the crew without any hitch or complaints
Raise invoices after packing has been concluded
Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor or manager.

Job Specifications

Educational Qualification: HND / BSc Degree in related discipline
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience as a documentation officer, Sales, and Account Executive, etc.

Competencies:

Knowledge of Microsoft office
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage customers
A comprehensive understanding of container terminal operations
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks
Strong Marketing & Sales skills
Confident, Friendly, and Presentable.
Excellent command of spoken and written English language.
Formal communication skills, and the ability to write and compose formal letters which will be a daily process to communicate with various bodies
Ability to effectively establish good working relationships, present information, and respond to questions from managers, and clients
Ability to manage and maintain several portfolios for various clients at the same time
Excellent visual acuity
Confident, friendly & approachable.