Description:
My client, a clearing and forwarding company offering sea, air and road rail options is seeking to employ a New Business Development Consultant: Freight. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and well established group. The successful candidate must have relevant industry experience and a tertiary qualification will count in your favour. Requirements: Min Matric. Postgraduate qualification will be to your advantage At least 3 -5 years experience in a similar role where performance was measured against achieving a set profit target. Air freight experience and knowledge in African operations will be beneficial. Valid driver's license. Language proficiency in English and Afrikaans. Computer literate - Microsoft Office. Performance record and references of past successes achieved in the growth of new businesses. Any current customer base that can be transferred will be beneficial. Duties: Must be able to identify potential new customers and opportunities. Responsible for recording, maintaining and growing new business. Focused sales mentality. Must be able to stick to the strategic sales strategy. Must be able to equalize and exceed sales targets to contribute to the business. Sales pipeline management and feedback. Negotiation of tariffs with service providers. Must show administrative thoroughness. Must be able to work and support the Operations, Administration and Finance Department closely. Personal attributes: Good interpersonal skills. Good sales skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Building internal and external relationships important. Positive attitude. Must be self motivated and ambitious Strong teammate Goal / Target driven. Must be able to work under pressure. SECTOR: Business; Logistics, Warehouse & Freight; Marketing
21 Nov 2023;
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gumtree.co.za