Road Transport Sales Executive

Dante Personnel Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a driven professional in Durban to generate new business and manage client relationships in the road freight and logistics sector. The successful candidate will identify and secure new clients while maintaining existing accounts to achieve sales targets. Essential qualifications include 3-5 years' sales experience in logistics, a valid driver's license, and proficiency in MS Office. This role demands strong negotiation and communication skills to succeed in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' sales experience in road transport/logistics.
• Proven sales track record.
• Valid Code 08 driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new transport clients.
• Achieve monthly/annual sales targets.
• Maintain and grow existing client accounts.
• Prepare quotes, proposals and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct client visits and relationship management.

Skills

Strong negotiation and communication abilities

Self‑motivated and results‑driven

Understanding of transport operations and costing

Relationship building and customer service orientation

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tertiary qualification in Business/Logistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Generate new business and manage client relationships in the road freight and logistics sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new transport clients
• Achieve monthly/annual sales targets
• Maintain and grow existing client accounts
• Prepare quotes, proposals and negotiate contracts
• Conduct client visits and relationship management
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulations and competitor activities

Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 3-5 years' sales experience in road transport/logistics
• Proven sales track record
• Valid Code 08 driver's license and own vehicle
• MS Office proficiency

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in Business/Logistics
• Knowledge of SA transport regulations
• Understanding of freight types and pricing

Key Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication abilities
• Self‑motivated and results‑driven
• Understanding of transport operations and costing
• Relationship building and customer service orientation