New Business Sales Executive (CPT)

CJ Staffing (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Staffing (Pty) Ltd is seeking a New Business Sales Executive in Cape Town to drive new client acquisition within freight and logistics solutions. The role focuses on identifying prospects, presenting tailored freight options, negotiating terms, and closing new accounts to grow revenue.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive hunter with a proven track record in courier/ freight sales, based in Cape Town, ready to build a strong client portfolio and exceed targets.

Qualifications

• Must have proven new business sales track record.
• Previous sales experience in courier, express freight, road freight, transportation or logistics.
• Matric essential; tertiary qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and secure new business.
• Develop and grow a profitable customer base.
• Present tailored freight solutions and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate rates and close new accounts.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain an active sales pipeline.

Skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Closing deals

Sales pipeline

Relationship building

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification

Job description

NEW BUSINESS SALES EXECUTIVE | CAPE TOWN

Freight & Logistics Industry

An exciting opportunity awaits a driven, commercially minded New Business Sales Executive to join well known logistics solutions provider.

Our client offers a comprehensive range of transportation and distribution services, including domestic and international courier, express and overnight freight, road freight, same-day deliveries and specialised retail and chain-store distribution.

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic, target-driven sales professional with proven experience in the courier, freight and logistics industry and a strong track record of securing new business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, prospect and secure new business.
• Develop and grow a profitable customer base.
• Present tailored freight solutions and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate rates and close new accounts.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain an active sales pipeline.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric essential; relevant tertiary qualification advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Proven new business sales track record.
• Previous sales experience in courier, express freight, road freight, transportation or logistics is essential.
• Strong understanding of freight and distribution solutions.
• Excellent prospecting, negotiation and closing skills.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A natural hunter who thrives on opening doors, winning new accounts and generating revenue rather than simply managing an existing portfolio. Must be based in Cape Town.

Someone who is ambitious, commercially astute and motivated to take control of their own earning potential.