Business Development Executive

Area:
Durban Central ,Kwa Zulu Natal
Contact Type:
Permanent
Salary:
R 60 000 - R 75 000 plus Comm.
Full Job Description

Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and secure new forwarding business across air and sea freight
Extensive experience in senior-level sales within the air and sea freight forwarding industry
Skilled in sales planning, execution, and building strong customer rapport through a consultative approach
Manage communications and resolve customer inquiries diplomatically, ensuring timely issue resolution
Ensure efficient feedback on new business opportunities and collaborate with Internal Sales & Servicing partners
Focus on increasing forwarding volumes and profitability in target countries
Participate in monthly Sales & Service meetings, providing feedback on market intelligence and new business opportunities
Manage individual target, trade growth, and account profitability
Track performance against monthly and yearly targets

Minimum Requirements

Matric / Senior Certificate equivalent
Tertiary Qualification preferred (Logistics / Supply Chain Management / International Trade & Transport)
Minimum 5-10 years' New Business Sales experience in a Clearing & Forwarding agency environment where success would need to be presented
CargoWise or Shipshape Preferred experience

Additional Benefits:
14 month revenue claim
Pension fund at 9% pensionable employer contribution, 7.5% employee contribution
Med aid 50% from employer
Guaranteed bonus/13th cheque, whether target met or otherwise
Employee discount on group products (corporate retail group)
Cellphone allowance
Petrol card + car allowance
Flexibility in working hours
Other added benefits i.e. disability benefit (temp & permanent)
Life cover and funeral benefits for immediate and extended family
Continued educational development offerings