Business Development Executive â Freight Forwarding (Air / Sea) (Permanent) Johannesburg - Gauteng

iSanqa Resourcing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is seeking a driven and results-oriented Business Development Exec in Gauteng. You will focus on acquiring new business and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in freight forwarding sales and is self-motivated with excellent negotiation skills. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in freight forwarding logistics or transport sales.
• Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new B2B customers across air, ocean and road freight.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of medium to large clients.
• Understand customer needs and recommend end-to-end logistics solutions.

Skills

Business development

Customer acquisition

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Overview

Global Forwarding Logistics & Freight Full-Time

Our client, a global leader in freight forwarding, is looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development Exec to grow their customer base. You’ll focus on acquiring new business, building strong client relationships and delivering tailored freight solutions across international markets. Are you a high-performing, proven experience in Air and Sea Freight? Your previous experience in Air & Sea Freight sales and deep industry knowledge will make you great for this role.

Details

• TYPE: PERMANENT
• EXPERIENCE: 5 Years in a Freight Logistics sales role
• COMMENCEMENT: ASAP
• LOCATION: Gauteng

Qualifications / Experience Required

• 5–8 years in freight forwarding logistics or transport sales
• Proven track record in business development and customer acquisition
• A university degree and strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, resilient and results-focused

Role & Responsibilities

• Identify and win new B2B customers across air, ocean and road freight
• Manage and grow a portfolio of medium to large clients
• Understand customer needs and recommend end-to-end logistics solutions
• Deliver high-impact presentations and negotiate commercial terms
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless customer onboarding
• Drive pipeline development, CRM accuracy and achievement of sales KPIs

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Candidates MUST be based in Gauteng

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iSanqa is your trusted Level 2 BEE recruitment partner dedicated to continuous improvement in delivering exceptional service. Specializing in seamless placements for permanent staff, temporary resources, and efficient contract management and billing facilitation, iSanqa Resourcing is powered by a team of professionals with an outstanding track record. With over 100 years of combined experience we are committed to evolving our practices to ensure ongoing excellence.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1