Transport Broker / Logistics Consultant

• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, including regular visits.
• Negotiating new contracts.
• Negotiate transport rates with clients and transporters.
• Manage volumes allocated to the company.
• Understand the running cost of a vehicle to determine CPKs.
• Analyse commodity trends and adapt to market fluctuations.
• Keep track of the daily and monthly budgets.
• Adding new clients and transporters to our existing
• Maintain established admin procedures.
• Develop relationship with current transport, clients and truck drivers.
• Follow up with transporters to determine accurate ETA's and trucks.
• Good communication with clients keeping them informed about status of the cargo.
• Build good relationships with loading and off-loading points.
• Identify key role players at loading and off-loading points.
• Weekly planning and forecasting of truck movements.
• Build client relations and support drivers at loading and off-loading points.

• At least 2 -4 years experience in a similar role within the transport industry.
• Preferably someone with a relevant qualification (degree or diploma).
• In this role, you will be responsible to identifying and contacting prospective customers and suppliers.
• Negotiate sales deals and rates with customers as well as suppliers.
• Meet budget and margin targets while proactively communicating with suppliers to transport goods effectively and efficiently to customers

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