Freight Forwarding Sales Consultant

Khula Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Kempton Park, South Africa, is seeking a Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to develop new business and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of sales experience in the logistics market and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary package and thorough training for career growth.

Benefits

Paid annual and sick leave

Comprehensive medical aid and insurance benefits

Retirement and family protection benefits

Employee stock purchase options

Ongoing training and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in sales within a relevant market.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High sense of urgency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate data in the CRM system.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships.
• Make a minimum of 50 sales calls per month.
• Conduct joint client calls and meet individual sales targets.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Deep understanding of the trade and logistics market

Strong problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

Location : Kempton Park, South Africa

R50 000 R60 000 ctc plus commission

Overview

Join a global logistics leader with a strong focus on professionalism, innovation, and employee development. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a dynamic, growth-oriented team in the international logistics and supply chain industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new business opportunities
• Maintain accurate data in the CRM system
• Build and sustain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored logistics solutions
• Assist with account transitions and support credit setup for new clients
• Participate in training and development programs to refine selling skills
• Contribute to local industry groups as required
• Make a minimum of 50 sales calls per month
• Conduct joint client calls and meet individual sales targets
• Maintain a diverse sales pipeline across various services and sectors
• Support company initiatives and take on additional tasks as needed

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Deep understanding of the trade and logistics market

Minimum 5 years experience in sales within a relevant market

Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

High sense of urgency and accountability

Relationship-building skills with a proactive, decision-making mindset

Competent presentation skills

Whats Offered

Paid annual and sick leave

Comprehensive medical aid and insurance benefits

Retirement and family protection benefits

Employee stock purchase options

Ongoing training and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral incentives