Commercial Manager at Robert Walters

• Our client within the seafreight industry is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, where they will be responsible for maintaining close contact with all top clients, ensuring adherence to sales and marketing procedures, and preparing statistical reports.
• As a Commercial Manager within the seafreight industry, you will play a crucial role in managing and controlling the marketing staff. Your excellent interpersonal skills will be put to use as you maintain close contact with all top clients, ensuring their continued support. You will also be responsible for checking that correct rates are applied for quotations and bookings, as per updated tariffs. Your analytical skills will come into play as you prepare all statistical reports whenever required. Additionally, you will analyse, prepare and submit all local tenders controlled in Johannesburg.
• Report on important issues to the owners Representative
• Ensure Marketing staff adheres to all aspects of the Sales & Marketing Job Description
• Check that correct rates are applied for quotations and bookings
• Visit clients with the sales rep whenever required
• Engage with clients to resolve any problems
• Prepare all stats reports whenever required
• Analyse, prepare and submit all local tenders controlled in Johannesburg
• Prepare quarterly rate schedules for top clients

What you bring:

• The ideal candidate for this Commercial Manager position brings a wealth of experience in commercial management or a similar role.
• Your strong understanding of sales and marketing strategies will be essential in managing the marketing staff effectively.
• Your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to engage with top clients successfully, ensuring their continued support.
• Your analytical abilities will be crucial in preparing statistical reports and analysing local tenders. Furthermore, your knowledge of tariff rates will ensure competitiveness within the market.
• Proven experience in commercial management or a similar role
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client engagement
• Ability to analyse data and prepare statistical reports
• Experience in preparing and submitting local tenders
• Knowledge of tariff rates and ability to ensure competitiveness