External Sales Consultant - ZR_2492_JOB

PTY; Durban; In loco; ZAR 350.000 - 550.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking an External Sales Consultant for our client in Durban. The role focuses on developing new business, visiting clients, and handling freight-related inquiries.

Ideal candidates will have shipping and ship’s agency sales experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and a professional corporate image.

Competenze

• Shipping and logistics experience with focus on freight handling.
• Sales experience in ship's agency or related environment.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Minimum of 8 client visits per week and proactive new business development.
• Retain clients by maintaining relationships and following up on needs.
• Handle quotes, rates, routings, and tender/freight contract discussions.
• Provide accurate admin support and maintain up-to-date records.
• Coordinate with principals on business matters and schedules.
• Organize client entertainment and participate in tenders when required.

Conoscenze

Shipping experience

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Time management

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Formazione

Maritime studies qualification

Import/Export knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 12/10/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an External Sales Consultant for our client in Durban.

Requirements

• Shipping experience with minimum 6 years in shipping or similar environment.
• Sales experience at least 2 years in ship’s agency sales.
• Education, tertiary qualification in maritime studies/import/export advantageous.
• Interpersonal skills, must be able to handle difficult clients and portray a corporate image.
• Teamwork is crucial, must be a team player.
• Work under pressure, with minimal supervision.
• Admin work with high degree of accuracy.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Time management, strong planning and organizing skills is a crucial requirement.

Duties

• Minimum of 8 client visits per week.
• New business development, identify and secure new clients.
• Client retention by maintain existing relationships.
• Filing and checking of SQs.
• Freight applications: Apply for rates, routings, feeder space, waivers, etc.
• Provide customers with freight rate quotations.
• Provide customer support, i.e. handling of shipment and service queries if required.
• Liaise with Principal on BIZ matters.
• Share guidelines, notices, sailing schedules.
• Database updates.
• Client entertainment, organize functions and entertainment.
• Work on tenders and freight contracts negotiations.