New
Agency:
Switch Recruit
Posted On:
Reference Number:
0062560
City:
JHB - Eastern Suburbs
Province:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Permanent
Availability:
Urgent
Salary:
Negotiable
Description:
Our client, a leading logistics company, is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Road Freight Development Manager to drive new business growth and elevate their road freight operations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a sales-savvy professional with strong operational expertise, who thrives on building lasting client relationships and consistently exceeding targets.
Responsibilities:
- Generate new business revenue through prospecting, qualifying and closing deals.
- Prepare tenders, reports, presentations and approve customer-specific rates.
- Analyse client requirements and propose tailored road freight solutions.
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships through professional service and proactive follow-ups.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets for all services offered.
- Stay informed on industry trends, products and competitor offerings.
- Facilitate effective communication between sales teams and internal departments.
Requirements:
- Matric or equivalent; BCom Logistics preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience, ideally in the logistics industry.
- Proven track record of successfully generating leads and closing deals.
- Strong operational background and trade lane knowledge across Africa/cross-border movements.
- Excellent client orientation, negotiation and communication skills.
- Target-driven, able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
If you are passionate about driving business growth, delivering exceptional client solutions, and making a tangible impact in the logistics industry, this could be the perfect role for you.