Business Development Executive

RecruiTech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Business Development Executive to drive growth in Johannesburg. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong sales background and a proven ability to meet targets in the competitive freight transport sector. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, generating leads, and presenting tailored solutions to clients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of supply chain logistics. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly influence success and growth in a thriving market.

Qualifications

• 3 years corporate sales experience in reputable corporates.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Schedule new business appointments and cold calling.
• Generate new leads and expand customer base.
• Prepare and present proposals to clients.

Skills

Sound negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Problem solving and creative thinking

Strategic and Consultative Selling

Knowledge of international trade principles

Understanding of Air and Sea freight forwarding

Knowledge of the local trading market

Understanding tariff calculation concepts

Education

Matric

Bachelor’s Degree or similar qualification

Job description

Our client, one of the largest world-renowned companies offering a multi-modal solution encompassing air, ocean and road freight transport, is looking for a Strategic Business Development Executive to join their team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will need progressive sales experience and an understanding of the specific sector that this role will focus on and will need to be able to demonstrate a record of sales targets and achievements.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling of new business appointments
• Cold calling
• Achieve individual target
• Generate new leads and acquire new customers
• Selling of the full supply chain products
• Establish customer needs, developing opportunities and expand customer base
• Update weekly report and REACH daily
• Prepare and present proposals and presentations to clients

Requirements:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree or similar qualification
• 3 years corporate Sales Record
• Have worked in reputable corporates
• Proven track record of having made target
• Industry experience and understanding of supply chain (Freight, international & warehousing products)
• Experience in presentation and negotiation of business solutions at senior management level
• Valid Code 8 driver licence and own reliable transport
• Excellent communication skills

Skills Required:

• Sound negotiation skills
• An eye for business opportunities
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to persuade and sell
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Problem solving and creative thinking
• Strategic and Consultative Selling
• Have good knowledge of international trade principles
• Understand Air and Sea freight forwarding practices and procedures
• Have knowledge of the local trading market, Inco terms
• Understand tariff calculation concepts

Do you fit this profile and have the Clearing and Forwarding sales experience required for this hunting role? Then we want your CV!