Commercial Officer

15 hours ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Interactive Resource Management LTD Full time 30,000 - 60,000 per year

Location: Nairobi

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.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications along with a

detailed Curriculum Vitae to

. Indicate the title of the job on the subject line of the email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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