Business Development Manager - Warehousing

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a Business Development Manager for Chemicals & Fuel warehousing in Johannesburg. The role centers on driving high-value contract wins, developing warehousing infrastructure, and transitioning delivery to dedicated regional teams after contract closure.

The incumbent will lead from lead generation through to contract finalisation, with significant national travel and stakeholder engagement to secure strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in chemical and/or fuel logistics with warehousing or storage infrastructure.
• Proven track record securing large, high-value B2B contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to engage and negotiate with executive-level stakeholders.
• Independent, self-driven and comfortable with a high national travel load.
• Background in companies offering specialised chemical or fuel warehousing services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Close new warehousing deals targeting high-value clients and revenue.
• Manage the complete business development lifecycle from lead generation to contract finalisation.
• Handover operational execution to regional teams after closure.
• Support expansion of warehousing facilities in Cape Town and Durban, replicating existing models by Q4 2025.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and build long-term strategic client relationships.

Skills

Business development

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Travel readiness

Job description

Business Development Manager – Chemicals & Fuel (Warehousing)

Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager – Chemicals & Fuel (Warehousing) to join their team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will drive high-value contract wins in the chemical and fuel logistics sector, with a focus on warehousing solutions. You will play a strategic role in securing new business, developing warehousing infrastructure in key regions, and transitioning operations to dedicated teams after contract closure. This is a high-impact role with nationwide scope and significant travel expectations.

Responsibilities

• Close new warehousing deals with high-volume chemical and fuel clients, targeting R100 million in new contract revenue within the first year
• Manage the complete business development lifecycle from lead generation through to contract finalisation
• Handover operational execution to regional teams after successful contract closure
• Support the expansion of warehousing facilities in Cape Town and Durban, replicating existing models by Q4 2025
• Engage with senior stakeholders and build long-term strategic client relationships

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in chemical and/or fuel logistics, specifically with warehousing or storage infrastructure
• Proven track record in securing large, high-value B2B contracts
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to engage and negotiate with executive-level stakeholders
• Independent, self-driven, and comfortable with a high national travel load
• Background in companies offering specialised chemical or fuel warehousing services will be advantageous

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.