Business Development Manager

Top Vitae Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics and transportation is on the lookout for a dynamic Business Development Manager. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while driving growth and solidifying relationships with clients. You will be responsible for acquiring new business, maintaining client records, and collaborating with internal teams to meet customer needs. Ideal candidates will possess strong logistics experience, excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans, and a passion for business development. Join this innovative firm and make a significant impact in the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Marketing, or Business Administration preferred.
• Strong logistics and business transportation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with existing customers to solidify performance expectations.
• Acquire new business while maintaining existing client relationships.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure team achievement.

Skills

Logistics experience

Business transportation experience

Knowledge of local trading market

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Driver's License

Team player

Self-driven

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics

Tertiary qualification in Marketing

Tertiary qualification in Business Administration

Job description

Business Development Manager

A national logistics and transportation company is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team.

Company Location and Work Arrangement

The company is based in the Eastern Cape and is open to candidates from Johannesburg and surrounding areas. The position will be remote if the selected candidate is not based in the Eastern Cape.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Marketing, or Business Administration (advantageous)
• Strong logistics/business transportation experience
• Knowledge of the local trading market
• Confident and self-driven
• Driver's License
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Follow up with existing customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth
• Maintain and update client records
• Acquire new business while maintaining existing clients
• Keep up with industry trends and developments
• Conduct introductory calls with new prospects
• Plan approaches and pitches
• Collaborate with staff and internal colleagues to meet customer needs
• Forecast sales targets and ensure team achievement
• Provide business development training and mentoring to staff
• Research and understand the company's capabilities

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying.

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