Business Development Executive Clearing & Forwarding

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for clearing and forwarding services This is for you!
A leading company in the freight forwarding and logistics sector is expanding its Johannesburg team and seeking a New Business Sales Executive to drive revenue growth secure new clients and strengthen their market footprint in customs clearing and international freight solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building long-term relationships identifying new business opportunities and delivering tailored transport and logistics solutions to importers and exporters.

Responsibilities:

Identify target and secure new business opportunities across air sea and road freight services
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through networking cold calling and client visits
Promote and sell end-to-end clearing and forwarding solutions including customs clearance warehousing and transport
Negotiate rates prepare proposals and close deals to meet and exceed sales targets
Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure a seamless client experience
Keep abreast of market trends competitor activity and global freight developments

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 4-5 years experience in new business sales within the Clearing & Forwarding or Freight Forwarding industry
Strong understanding of import/export processes customs procedures and incoterms
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills
Highly motivated self-driven and able to work independently
Valid drivers license and own reliable transport

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Responsibilities:

Identify target and secure new business opportunities across air sea and road freight services
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through networking cold calling and client visits
Promote and sell end-to-end clearing and forwarding solutions including customs clearance warehousing and transport
Negotiate rates prepare proposals and close deals to meet and exceed sales targets
Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure a seamless client experience
Keep abreast of market trends competitor activity and global freight developments

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 4-5 years experience in new business sales within the Clearing & Forwarding or Freight Forwarding industry
Strong understanding of import/export processes customs procedures and incoterms
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills
Highly motivated self-driven and able to work independently
Valid drivers license and own reliable transport