Sea Logistics Sales Representative

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-developing company as a Sea Logistics Field Sales professional. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for developing sea logistics business from both new and existing customers, focusing on the SME segment. You will work closely with the Customer Care team to increase market share and contribute positively to the gross profit of the Sea Logistics unit. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you are passionate about customer service and sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in the logistics industry.

Benefits

Employee-friendly environment

Competitive salary

Opportunities for further development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sea logistics and strong customer focus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Secure new sea freight opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.
• Achieve predefined sales targets and maintain a strong sales pipeline.

Skills

Customer Focus

Presentation Skills

Sales Experience

Market Understanding

Team Player

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sales

Master’s Degree in Marketing

Business Administration

Tools

CRM (CoreLOG)

Job description

Are you looking for an interesting role in sales?

Your Role

Sea Logistics Field Sales personnel develop sea logistics business from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by the Customer Care Manager. They are primarily responsible for growth of the SME customer segment, focused on hunting in key target trades as outlined by National Sea Logistics Management guidelines. Together with the Customer Care colleagues, Sea Logistics Field Sales are directly responsible for increasing Kuehne & Nagel market share across the core Sea Logistics products and contribute positively to the gross profit of the Sea Logistics business unit.

Your Responsibilities

• Actively seek and secure new sea freight import, export, and cross-trade opportunities (FCL & LCL).
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers while expanding market share.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of key trade routes, carriers, and sailing schedules.
• Work closely with overseas Route Development Managers to support prepaid and collect traffic.
• Achieve and exceed predefined targets while maintaining a strong sales pipeline.
• Ensure accurate and timely CRM (CoreLOG) updates and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration or related fields.
• Proven experience in sea logistics.
• Proven understanding of the local market and have worked before in a similar position.
• Must have strong customer focus, exceptional presentation skills, and be a team player.
• Fluent in English and local language.
• Ability to work independently without supervision is a plus.

Good Reasons to Join

We offer an employee-friendly environment for you to develop and grow to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast-developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne+Nagel Group. If, like us, you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a complete package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.