Field Sales Executive

Switch Recruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Recruit is seeking a Field Sales Executive to drive revenue growth across Southern Africa. You will grow the freight and forwarding customer base, collaborate with internal teams, and identify customer needs to tailor solutions. A proven sales track record and a valid driver’s license with own vehicle are required.

Applicants should have 5–8 years in clearing and forwarding sales, plus a Diploma or Degree in logistics, marketing or a related field. CargoWise1 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Matric (grade 12) is required.
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Marketing or a related field is advantageous.
• 5-8 years experience in clearing and forwarding sales (non-negotiable).
• Proven track record in sales, business development or field sales.
• Familiarity with CargoWise1 is an advantage.
• Driver's license and own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Grow freight and forwarding customer base across Southern Africa.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Identify customer needs and align them with relevant products and solutions.
• Execute field sales strategies to achieve revenue growth and target margins.
• Engage potential customers, conduct needs assessments and match them with relevant solutions.
• Deliver impactful sales presentations, proposals, and product information.
• Monitor competitors and market trends for strategic insights.
• Complete a minimum of 8 customer engagements per week and log all activity within the CRM.

Skills

Sales experience

Field sales

Business development

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Education

Matric

Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Marketing or a relevant field advantageous

Tools

CargoWise1

Job description

The Field Sales Executive will be responsible for increasing company revenue, profitability and market share by securing new business and managing customer relationships within the assigned geographic area.

This includes executing field sales plans, driving customer retention and delivering consistent lead generation aligned with the organisation's commercial strategy.

Duties:

• Support internal teams to grow the freight and forwarding customer base across Southern Africa.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Identify customer needs and align them with relevant products and solutions.
• Execute field sales strategies to achieve revenue growth and target margins.
• Engage potential customers, conduct needs assessments and match them with relevant solutions.
• Deliver impactful sales presentations, proposals, and product information.
• Monitor competitors and market trends for strategic insights.
• Complete a minimum of 8 customer engagements per week and log all activity within the CRM.

Requirements:

• Matric.
• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Marketing or a relevant field advantageous.
• 5-8 years experience in clearing and forwarding sales (non-negotiable).
• Proven track record in sales, business development or field sales.
• Familiarity with CargoWise1 an advantage.
• Drivers license and own reliable vehicle.

Join a dynamic team where your drive for growth can truly make an impact.