Strategic Business Development Manager Global Freight Forwarding (Permanent) Gauteng
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Strategic Business Development Manager - Global Freight Forwarding (Permanent) - Gauteng
Our client a global leader in freight forwarding is seeking a high-performing and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market share within a defined region. This role is ideal for a commercially astute professional with a strong background in Freight Logistics sales who excels at winning new business building long-term client relationships and delivering tailored supply chain solutions. If you are a results-driven individual with deep industry knowledge and a passion for growth this opportunity is for you.
TYPE: PERMANENT
EXPERIENCE: 6 Years in a Freight Logistics / Business Development role
COMMENCEMENT: ASAP
LOCATION: Gauteng
Qualifications/Experience Required- Minimum 6 years experience in freight forwarding sales or business development
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification
- Strong understanding of the freight forwarding and logistics industry
- Proven track record in new business development and account growth
- Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability
- Experience in sales forecasting pipeline management and CRM systems
- Commercially driven with a strong focus on results and profitability
- Execute targeted sales strategies aligned with market trends and business objectives
- Identify engage and win new business through proactive prospecting
- Build strong relationships with customers by understanding their business needs
- Develop and grow large customer accounts using a consultative sales approach
- Take ownership of RFQs and deliver compelling proposals bids and quotations
- Drive revenue growth profitability and market share within the assigned region
- Actively manage the sales pipeline and ensure accurate forecasting
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery
- Support customer retention through cross-functional engagement
- Monitor market trends competitor activity and customer feedback
- Promote sustainable and value-added logistics solutions
- Ensure compliance with company policies and support sustainability initiatives
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Candidates MUST be based in Gauteng
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