BDM – Global Perishables Freight

Star Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company in South Africa is seeking a Business Development Manager for perishables freight. This role involves driving new business opportunities, building client relationships, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of perishable freight and excellent communication skills, along with a solutions-driven mindset. This position offers significant career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of perishable freight requirements and global shipping regulations.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development in specialized and perishable freight.
• Build a strong client network offering innovative logistics solutions.
• Represent the company at trade shows and client meetings.
• Collaborate with international teams to align strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of perishable freight requirements

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Solutions-driven mindset

Resilience

Tenacity

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven Business Development Manager for perishables freight (BDM Perishables Freight) with a passion for connecting global markets? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking freight and logistics powerhouse that is growing its footprint in South Africa — and they need someone like you to lead the charge.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities in specialized and project freight, with a strong focus on perishable goods moving across international markets. Your mission? Build lasting client relationships, represent the brand at key industry events, and develop strategies that take this ambitious branch to the next level.

You’ll be working closely with global teams to align strategies and ensure seamless service delivery — a perfect fit for someone who thrives on collaboration and loves seeing projects come to life. This is more than just a sales role — it’s about shaping the success of a growing operation with global support and huge potential for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development in specialized and perishable freight across global markets.
• Build a strong client network, offering innovative solutions to complex logistics challenges.
• Represent the company at trade shows, events, and client meetings.
• Collaborate with international teams to align strategies and deliver world-class service.
• Strong knowledge of perishable freight requirements and global shipping regulations.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of perishable freight requirements and global shipping regulations.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of specialized freight in South Africa. Apply today and make your mark in this exciting sector!

Job Features

Job Category Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales & Marketing

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