Business Development Manager - Warehousing

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Job summary

A prominent logistics firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for their operations in Johannesburg. This pivotal role focuses on securing high-value contracts in the chemical and fuel sectors, with responsibilities including closing new deals, managing the business development lifecycle, and supporting warehouse expansion. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of related experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to engage executives. Significant travel is expected throughout South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in chemical and/or fuel logistics focusing on warehousing.
• Proven track record in securing large, high-value B2B contracts.
• Background in specialized chemical or fuel warehousing services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Close new warehousing deals targeting R100 million in revenue within the first year.
• Manage the complete business development lifecycle, from lead generation to contract finalization.
• Support the expansion of warehousing facilities in Cape Town and Durban.
• 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.

Skills

B2B contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Self-driven

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.

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