Direct Transport Sales Representative

Maersk; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 350.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Maersk is seeking a Direct Transport Sales Representative to drive new business growth in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban. You will hunt for opportunities, build a robust pipeline, and close deals while managing existing client relationships.

The role requires 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced logistics environment. Valid driver’s license and SFDC experience are advantageous.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of B2B sales experience required.
• Hunter with proven ability to generate new business.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Aufgaben

• Generate new business through lead identification, cold calling, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Understand customer requirements and present suitable Maersk solutions.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and quotations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts and close sales.
• Maintain accurate SFDC records and coordinate with internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Hunter mindset

New business development

Negotiation

Communication

CRM / SFDC

Driver's license

Ausbildung

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma or Degree in Sales/Marketing/Business/Logistics

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

Jobbeschreibung

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly driven Direct Transport Sales Representative to join our team in either Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban. This role is designed for a hunter—a dynamic sales professional who thrives on identifying new customers, generating fresh business opportunities, and contributing directly to Maersk’s commercial growth. You will be responsible for building a strong pipeline, engaging prospects, and closing opportunities that support our DTS business strategy.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You will work in a culturally diverse and stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and new ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with credibility and integrity. Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future while ensuring our customers remain at the center of everything we do. Our employees are our greatest strength. Transparency, accountability, and teamwork shape our culture and enable us to deliver outstanding results. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate new business through lead identification, cold calling, networking, referrals, and market research
• Manage and grow relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate products or services
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and quotations
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and successfully close sales deals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in SFDC systems
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and provide market insights
• Ensure timely payment collection and address customer issues effectively

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

A results‑driven sales professional with:

• 3–5 years of sales experience, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Proven experience as a hunter focused on new business generation.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding (advantage, not mandatory).
• Ability to work independently, manage a busy pipeline, and deliver against sales targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Salesforce (SFDC) experience is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirement: Matric (Grade 12).
• Bonus / Preferred: A Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business, Logistics, or a related field.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains.

As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people.

With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

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