Logistics Growth Strategist – Freight Forwarding & 3PL

CodeConnect Staffing; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

CodeConnect Staffing is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Consultant for Freight Forwarding and 3PL logistics in Gauteng. You will grow the customer base across express logistics, warehousing and integrated supply chain solutions.

The role requires a proactive sales professional with a proven track record in freight forwarding and 3PL warehousing, capable of developing tailored logistics solutions and managing end-to-end deals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of external sales experience in logistics.
• Proven track record in freight forwarding and 3PL warehousing sales.
• Experience selling express logistics, distribution or integrated supply chain solutions.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in freight forwarding, express distribution, 3PL warehousing and distribution.
• Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through prospecting, calls, networking, referrals and client visits.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers and cross-sell logistics solutions.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and presentations; negotiate terms within approved parameters.
• Manage the sales process from engagement to contract conclusion and handover to operations.

Skills

External sales

New business development

Freight forwarding

3PL warehousing

Logistics sales

Negotiation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Logistics/SCM

Job description

CodeConnect Staffing is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Consultant for Freight Forwarding and 3PL logistics in Gauteng. You will grow the customer base across express logistics, warehousing and integrated supply chain solutions.

The role requires a proactive sales professional with a proven track record in freight forwarding and 3PL warehousing, capable of developing tailored logistics solutions and managing end-to-end deals.