Mandarin-Speaking Logistics Growth Lead

Switch Recruit; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Switch Recruit is seeking a commercially driven sales professional with deep freight forwarding knowledge and fluency in Mandarin. The role focuses on winning new business, growing revenue with existing clients, and expanding into new markets across air, sea and road freight.

You will prepare quotes, manage relationships and coordinate with the Sales Director on strategy. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in logistics sales, a relevant degree, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing or related field (or National Diploma).
• Minimum 5 years' sales experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transport or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new business opportunities aligned with growth goals.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers to maximise retention and revenue.
• Identify and explore new markets across air, sea and roadfreight.
• Prepare estimates, pricing proposals and quotations for customers.
• Collaborate with Sales Director to develop sales strategies and product opportunities.
• Monitor sales activities and maintain records of meetings, quotations and follow-ups.
• Drive customer satisfaction through strong relationship management and service delivery.
• Ensure new customers complete credit applications and sign terms.

Skills

Mandarin

Sales

Client relationships

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or related field

National Diploma (preferential)

Job description

Switch Recruit is seeking a commercially driven sales professional with deep freight forwarding knowledge and fluency in Mandarin. The role focuses on winning new business, growing revenue with existing clients, and expanding into new markets across air, sea and road freight.

You will prepare quotes, manage relationships and coordinate with the Sales Director on strategy. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in logistics sales, a relevant degree, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel.