Sales Manager

Area:
Gauteng
Contact Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Negotiable
Full Job Description

Key Focus Areas:
• Lead and execute the company's commercial and business development strategy to achieve short- and long-term revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, senior stakeholders, and strategic partners to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Develop new markets, expand existing accounts, and negotiate contracts that support sustainable business growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Executive Management to align commercial objectives and deliver business outcomes.
• Manage, monitor, and report on commercial performance, ensuring targets and KPIs are achieved.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement strategic partnerships and joint venture opportunities.
• Prepare compelling business proposals, tenders, and presentations to secure new contracts.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to commercial teams.
• Keep Directors and Executives informed of market trends, competitive activity, and emerging business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.

Minimum Requirements:
• Relevant degree or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years relevant Freight Forwarding experience in sales with management experience
• Have extensive knowledge of different sales and marketing aspects
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to read and interpret financial information, including budgets, financial statements, and P & l DATA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
• Ability to create and implement strategies
• Ability to work within a target driven and pressured environment
• Excellent leadership skills

Blue Oak Personnel is a trusted recruitment agency with over 16 years of experience, specializing in the Freight Forwarding and Finance industries. By applying for this vacancy your CV will be uploaded to our system and will be considered for all current vacancies. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.-