Business Development Manager (Graduate Level)

RecruitAGraduate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An international logistics company in Cape Town is offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager at the graduate level. This role is perfect for commercially minded graduates seeking to build a career in logistics and business development. Responsibilities include supporting business development initiatives, client relationship management, and offering operational support. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills along with an eagerness to learn and grow within the industry. Competitive salary and structured graduate development program included.

Benefits

Structured graduate development

Clear progression path

Exposure to senior leadership

Hands-on learning opportunities

Competitive market-related salary

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidates must have an analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support business development initiatives within the assigned division.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Assist with client onboarding, quotations, and commercial proposals.

Skills

Strong interest in business development

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite

Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance

Job description

A fast-growing international logistics company with operations in South Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager(Graduate Level) to join their Cape Town office. This role is ideal for a commercially minded graduate looking to build a long-term career in logistics, business development, and account management, with a clear pathway into leadership. This position offers hands-on exposure to business development, client engagement, and operational support across either the Air & Sea or Road Freight division, depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development initiatives within the assigned logistics division
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Assist with client onboarding, quotations, and commercial proposals
• Support account management activities for key clients
• Coordinate internally to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations
• Assist with reporting, compliance, and internal commercial processes
• Participate in development initiatives aligned to future leadership and management responsibilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
• Strong interest in business development, sales, and commercial environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite
• Ambitious, driven, and commercially curious
• Confident in client-facing situations
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn quickly
• Interested in long-term career growth within logistics and supply chain
• Comfortable working with numbers, reporting, and performance metrics

Benefits

• Structured graduate development within a growing international logistics business
• Clear progression path from Business Development to Account Management and Management roles
• Exposure to senior leadership and real commercial decision-making
• Hands-on learning in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment
• Competitive market-related salary
• Supportive team culture with strong mentorship and growth opportunities