Business Development Manager – Logistics Services

Network Finance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and phone provided

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a dynamic Business Development professional in Pretoria to identify opportunities and build long-term client partnerships across domestic and cross-border markets. You will shape growth by delivering tailored logistics solutions and leading strategic sales initiatives.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record of meeting sales targets, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence decision-makers in a competitive logistics landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the transport & logistics sector
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of taut liner freight - national and cross-border
• Side tipper operations - national mining sector
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to design, tailor, and pitch customised logistics solutions to meet diverse client needs

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition, identifying and securing new clients across industries
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to grow market share
• Build strong, trust-based client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery from onboarding through to after-sales support
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximise client value
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Prepare and maintain detailed pipeline reports and sales forecasts
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, forums, and networking events
• Stay updated on market trends, rates, and regulatory changes within logistics

Skills

Business development

Sales

Logistics

Negotiation

Presentation

Client relationships

Job description

In this high-impact role, you'll identify new opportunities, build long-term client partnerships, and play a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy within both domestic and cross-border markets.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the transport & logistics sector
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of:
  • Taut liner freight - national and cross-border
  • Side tipper operations - national mining sector
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to design, tailor, and pitch customised logistics solutions to meet diverse client needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business acquisition, identifying and securing new clients across industries
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to grow market share
• Build strong, trust-based client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery from onboarding through to after-sales support
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximise client value
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Prepare and maintain detailed pipeline reports and sales forecasts
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, forums, and networking events
• Stay updated on market trends, rates, and regulatory changes within logistics

Traits & Competencies:

• Ambitious and target-driven
• Strong commercial acumen, with a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decision-makers
• Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in a competitive environment

Package & Benefits:

• Salary negotiable, based on experience and performance
• Company vehicle
• Laptop and phone provided
• Opportunity to grow your career with a leading logistics provider

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to become a key player in a dynamic and fast-growing logistics business, where innovation, client service, and growth are at the heart of everything we do. If you're hungry for success and ready to make an impact, this is the role for you.