Regional Growth Leader, Logistics & Partnerships (Tembisa)

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and commission structure

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Dynamic team culture

Regular performance reviews

International exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a driven Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the Tembisa region. You will identify new market opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand service offerings through targeted market entry strategies.

The role requires a strong track record in logistics BD, excellent networking and negotiation skills, and the ability to close new business while collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in business development within logistics, supply chain, or transportation.
• Proven track record of generating and closing new business.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, freight forwarding, and logistics services.
• Excellent networking, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic business plans.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business/Marketing/Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities within logistics, supply chain, or transportation in Tembisa and surrounding areas.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive market penetration and revenue growth.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential clients, stakeholders, and strategic partners.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals and presentations to prospective clients.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts and SLAs to secure new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful service delivery and client onboarding.
• Achieve and exceed defined BD targets and KPIs.
• Represent the company at industry events to enhance brand visibility.
• Provide market intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Networking

Strategic planning

Communication

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Logistics

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing a driven Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the Tembisa region. You will identify new market opportunities, forge partnerships, and expand service offerings through targeted market entry strategies.

The role requires a strong track record in logistics BD, excellent networking and negotiation skills, and the ability to close new business while collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding.