Air Cargo Executive: Lead Perishables & Dry Freight (JHB/CT)

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Air Cargo Executive to lead commercial growth in a global freight forwarding and cold chain environment, based in Johannesburg/Cape Town. You will oversee air freight operations for perishables and dry cargo and cultivate strong relationships with customers and airlines.

The ideal candidate will have extensive air freight experience, proven business development and key account management skills, and strong leadership with a sharp commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• Extensive air freight forwarding experience.
• Strong knowledge of perishable exports and dry cargo.
• Proven business development and key account management success.
• Commercial acumen and leadership experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial growth in air cargo and lead growth initiatives.
• Oversee air freight operations for perishables and dry cargo.
• Build and maintain strong customer and airline relationships to expand business.

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Perishables

Dry cargo

Business development

Key account management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Air Cargo Executive to lead commercial growth in a global freight forwarding and cold chain environment, based in Johannesburg/Cape Town. You will oversee air freight operations for perishables and dry cargo and cultivate strong relationships with customers and airlines.

The ideal candidate will have extensive air freight experience, proven business development and key account management skills, and strong leadership with a sharp commercial mindset.