Business Sales Executive, Logistics
- Location
- Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Cold calling
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Job description
Main Purpose of the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, growing existing accounts, and increasing market share within the logistics sector
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and generate new business opportunities
* Conduct cold calling and develop new client pipelines
* Prepare quotations, tenders, RFQs and RFIs
* Analyse market trends and competitor activity
* Provide logistics consulting solutions to clients
* Develop and exchange sales leads globally
* Manage and grow relationships with existing clients
* Achieve and exceed sales targets
Minimum Requirements
* Matric (essential)
* 3–5 years’ experience in Logistics Sales
* Strong background in Freight Forwarding Sales
* Air Freight & Sea Freight experience (non-negotiable)
* Imports & Exports experience essential
* Proven track record in new business development
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
Competencies & Attributes
* Commercially driven and target-focused
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Excellent client engagement and relationship management skills
* High level of integrity and professionalism
Remuneration & Benefits
* Market-related salary
* Pension Fund (Employer 10.5% / Employee 7.5%)
* 100% company-funded medical aid
* Quarterly incentive structure
Experience within Logistics, Air Freight, Sea Freight and Freight Forwarding is essential.
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