Commercial Manager Freight

Prosperitas Personnel

Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: JHB000068-TH-1

A well-established and reputable logistics and freight company is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and drive commercial strategy across its shipping and road freight divisions. This role is ideal for a commercially astute professional with a strong stable career track record and a deep understanding of the freight and logistics industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive revenue growth and profitability
Manage key client relationships and negotiate high-value contracts
Identify new business opportunities within shipping and road freight markets
Lead pricing strategies tenders and contract management processes
Collaborate with operations to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations
Monitor market trends competitor activity and industry developments
Provide leadership and guidance to the sales and commercial teams
Prepare and present financial forecasts budgets and performance reports

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain or a related field
Minimum 810 years experience in the freight/logistics industry
Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or senior business development role
Strong knowledge of shipping (sea freight) and/or road freight operations
Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and key account management
Solid financial acumen and strategic thinking ability
Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills
A stable and progressive career history (essential from a recruitment perspective)

For more information please contact Tamrin Holliday onor send your CV to . If you have not had any response within a week please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

R800 000 - R- Annually

Required Experience:

Manager

Reference: JHB000068-TH-1A well-established and reputable logistics and freight company is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead and drive commercial strategy across its shipping and road freight divisions. This role is ideal for a commercially astute professional with a strong stable ca...