About the Role
We are
looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Commercial Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play
a key role in supporting commercial operations, preparing competitive
quotations, driving business growth, and ensuring accurate documentation for
client shipments. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent
communication abilities, and a proactive approach to securing and maintaining
business.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive rate requests and issue timely and
accurate quotations.
- Prepare detailed quotes for new business,
including service rates, contracts, and legal service agreements, ensuring
all terms are agreed upon prior to service commencement.
- Conduct market research and prepare competitive
quotations for potential clients.
- Follow up on all issued quotations to ensure
conversion and secure new business.
- Ensure accurate preparation and submission of
shipment documentation based on cargo type and relevant regulatory
requirements.
- Submit weekly and monthly activity reports, or
as required by the supervisor.
- Assist in preparing client contracts and ensure
timely renewals upon expiry.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
within existing client accounts to grow revenue and strengthen client
relationships.
- Aggressively market the company and its sister
companies to clients and importers to expand commercial opportunities.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by
Management from time to time.
Qualifications
& Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Commerce,
Marketing, Logistics, or related field.
- Experience in a commercial, business
development, or logistics environment is an added advantage.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and customer
relationship management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight
deadlines.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and
professionalism.
- Proficiency in MS Office and general business
reporting.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications along
with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to hr@irm.co.ke.
Indicate the title of the job on the subject line of the email.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
