Commercial Business Manager

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Business Manager in Stellenbosch. This role focuses on new business development in logistics services across Southern Africa, requiring at least 5 years of experience in the road transport industry. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and strategic planning skills, aiming to enhance business growth and build solid customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the road transport industry.
• Experience with building a stable customer base.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on new business developments in logistics services in Southern Africa.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients/suppliers.
• Oversee budgets and financial performance.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Financial management

Operations management

Reporting and analysis

Education

Relevant Degree in logistics, sales or business management

Job description

Overview

Commercial Business Manager required in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on new business developments in level 1 and 2 required logistics services in Southern Africa.
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients / suppliers, including regular visits.
• Strategic planning for business growth, setting goals and creating plans to achieve them.
• Negotiating new contracts (Customers, suppliers).
• Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Operations Management: Supervising marketers’ compliance, risk mitigation and technology innovation.
• Reporting and Analysis: Providing regular reports to higher management or company executives on key performance metrics and overall business performance.

Requirements:

• At least 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the road transport industry.
• The successful candidate will have a relevant Degree in logistics, sales or business management.
• Experience with building a stable customer base is essential.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the transportation industry and its challenges.