Sea Logistics Sales Representative

Kuehne+Nagel; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking a Sea Logistics Field Sales professional in Umhlanga Rocks, South Africa. This role involves securing new business, expanding market share, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a degree in Sales or Marketing and experience in sea logistics. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee-friendly environment

Opportunities for further development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Sea logistics.
• Strong customer focus and exceptional presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Local Language.

Responsibilities

• Seek and secure new sea freight opportunities.
• Strengthen relationships with existing customers.
• Achieve and exceed predefined sales targets.

Skills

Customer focus

Presentation skills

Sales skills

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration

Job description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Are you looking for an interesting role in sales?

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 the 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 is directly responsible for increasing Kuehne & Nagel's market share across the core Sea Logistics products and contributing positively to the gross profit of the Sea Logistics business unit.

How you create impact

• 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.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelors / 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 similar position.
• Must have strong customer focus, exceptional presentation skills and a team player.
• Fluent in English and Local Language.
• Ability to work independently without supervision is a plus.

What's in it for you

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.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.