Business Development Manager

Switch Recruit (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa seeks a driven sales professional to excel in the clearing and forwarding industry. You'll benefit from a competitive commission structure and receive allowances for cellphone and fuel expenses. The ideal candidate should have at least five years in sales, with three years specifically within clearing and forwarding. Strong relationship-building skills and a keen understanding of international trade are essential for success in acquiring new business and servicing clients.

Benefits

Cellphone allowance

Fuel claim reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sales within the service industry, with at least 3 years in the clearing and forwarding industry.
• Strong knowledge of servicing and marketing principles.
• Understanding of international trade principles and tariff calculations.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new business for both air and sea.
• Facilitate processing of credit applications.
• Client servicing and estimate preparation.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship building

Negotiation skills

CRM management

Tariff calculation

Job description

Ready to take your sales career to the next level?

Our client is offering a highly lucrative commission structure while you keep clients for 18 months, benefiting from a cellphone allowance and fuel claimed back at R4.76 / km.

If you are passionate about sales, building long-term client relationships and driving growth in the clearing and forwarding industry, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in sales within the service industry, with at least 3 consecutive years in the clearing and forwarding industry.
• Strong knowledge of servicing and marketing principles, presentation, negotiation and business opportunism.
• International trade principles and practice.
• Tariff calculation and company service charge rates.
• CRM management.
• Estimate and pricing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Acquire New Business for both Air and Sea.
• Facilitate processing of credit application.
• Implementation (New and existing client).
• Client Servicing.
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates.
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system.