Durban Logistics Biz Dev Exec — Revenue Growth

Staff Unlimited Recruitment

Durban

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive for a Durban-based role in the freight and logistics sector. You will drive new revenue by prospecting, engaging clients, and closing deals, while tailoring courier solutions to client needs.

You will build a robust sales pipeline, prepare tenders and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence.

Qualifications

  • Matric/Grade 12 is required.
  • Minimum 5 years' sales experience, preferably in logistics/courier.
  • Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Proven ability to generate new business, develop leads and close deals.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and client relationship management skills.
  • Target-driven, proactive and results-focused.

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business revenue through prospecting, lead generation, client engagement and deal closure.
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities and develop a strong sales pipeline.
  • Analyse client requirements and recommend appropriate courier and logistics solutions.
  • Prepare tenders, proposals, presentations and sales reports.
  • Build, manage and retain strong client relationships, including effective after-sales service and regular follow-ups.
  • Consistently achieve and exceed monthly sales and product targets.
  • Monitor and maintain an accurate sales pipeline and submit weekly activity reports and statistics.
  • Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity and available products and services.
  • Work closely with internal teams and management to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
  • Manage relevant sales administration and internal processes.

Skills

Sales excellence
Lead generation
Prospecting
Negotiation
Client relationship mgmt
Time management

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is seeking a results-driven Business Development Executive for a Durban-based role in the freight and logistics sector. You will drive new revenue by prospecting, engaging clients, and closing deals, while tailoring courier solutions to client needs.

You will build a robust sales pipeline, prepare tenders and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure service excellence.

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