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Sales Representative
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction:
Our client based in Pretoria is a leading provider of logistics and transportation solutions specialising in international freight forwarding customs clearance local road transport and supply chain management. They are seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Representative to join their growing team.
Job Purpose:
To generate new business by promoting international freight forwarding customs clearance and local road freight services. The successful candidate will be responsible for building long-term client relationships preparing quotations achieving sales targets and contributing to the continued growth of the business
Our client based in Pretoria is a leading provider of logistics and transportation solutions specialising in international freight forwarding customs clearance local road transport and supply chain management. They are seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Representative to join their growing team.
Job Purpose:
To generate new business by promoting international freight forwarding customs clearance and local road freight services. The successful candidate will be responsible for building long-term client relationships preparing quotations achieving sales targets and contributing to the continued growth of the business
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
Sales & Business Development
Minimum education (essential):
- Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 35 years proven sales experience within the logistics freight forwarding or transport industry
- Business development and new client acquisition
- International freight forwarding and customs clearance
- Local road freight services
- Preparing quotations and pricing proposals
- Contract negotiation and relationship management
- Sales pipeline management and reporting
- Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade
- Strong understanding of international logistics and customs processes
- Knowledge of local road freight operations
- Experience using Microsoft Office
- Experience with CRM systems and accounting software (Sage advantageous)
- Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong commercial and problem-solving abilities
- Target-driven with excellent relationship-building skills
- Based in Pretoria or surrounding areas
- Valid drivers licence
- Willingness to travel
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve sales targets
Sales & Business Development
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Grow the international freight forwarding and customs clearance portfolio
- Develop opportunities within the local road freight market
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships
- Understand customer requirements and provide tailored logistics solutions
- Deliver excellent customer service to encourage repeat business
- Prepare accurate and competitive quotations
- Assist with contract negotiations and closing new business
- Manage bookings and shipment tracking using internal systems
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity
- Identify opportunities for business growth
- Apply knowledge of Incoterms and logistics regulations to support clients
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular sales reports
- Work closely with operations and finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Contribute to continuous improvement and business growth initiatives
Required Experience:
IC
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