National Sales Growth Leader - Retention & New Biz

Sa Cargo; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and cargo company based in South Africa is seeking a Sales Manager to lead national strategies for customer retention, business growth, and new client acquisition. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in sales, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving commercial success in the logistics industry. This full-time role offers significant responsibilities in managing a high-performing sales team across the nation.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in sales and business development, preferably in logistics or cargo.
• Proven success in managing national sales teams and achieving revenue targets.
• Willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute national sales strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive customer retention initiatives and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing national sales team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, logistics, and finance.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with internal and external standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Logistics or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Data-driven sales tools

Job description

A logistics and cargo company based in South Africa is seeking a Sales Manager to lead national strategies for customer retention, business growth, and new client acquisition. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in sales, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving commercial success in the logistics industry. This full-time role offers significant responsibilities in managing a high-performing sales team across the nation.