Business Development Executive - South Africa

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Ce que vous ferez

At World Courier, we help move life‑changing therapies and critical healthcare products across the world with precision, care, and urgency. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Business Developer Executive to help drive growth across South Africa and Southern Africa. In this role, you’ll play a key part in expanding our customer base, strengthening strategic client partnerships, and supporting the execution of the regional Sales & Marketing strategy in line with World Courier’s global objectives.

Location: South Africa Region Covered: South Africa & Southern Africa Function: Sales / Commercial

Make an Impact in Healthcare Logistics

Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for building relationships, winning new business, and delivering meaningful solutions to customers? This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the local pharmaceutical, life sciences, and logistics landscape, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to make a real difference by connecting customers with high‑value, compliant, and reliable solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Business Development Executive, you will:

• Drive new business growth by identifying, targeting, and winning new accounts across South Africa and Southern Africa
• Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing clients across BioPharma and related markets
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key decision‑makers and influencers
• Develop a deep understanding of each customer’s business, industry trends, strategic priorities, and competitive landscape
• Position value‑added, long‑term solutions that support customer success and create strategic partnerships
• Promote the full range of World Courier capabilities, services, and solutions
• Identify, qualify, and prioritize commercial opportunities within assigned accounts and target markets
• Partner with regional and cross‑functional teams to design customer‑focused solutions
• Support and participate in marketing campaigns, trade shows, seminars, and other business development initiatives
• Monitor account performance, customer satisfaction, and service quality through defined metrics
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and develop contingency plans where needed
• Track sales activity, manage pipeline health, and deliver against key performance indicators
• Analyze market potential and identify emerging opportunities for continued growth

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Hunter new business development approach, comfortable in developing cold leads into established clients
• Sales account management, or a strong commercial/customer‑facing sales background
• Experience in the logistics, transport, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences sectors
• Strong understanding of the South African and broader African business environment
• Knowledge of local market dynamics, customer expectations, and regulatory/compliance considerations
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• A proactive, results‑oriented mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities
• The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with Salesforce is an advantage

Why Join Us?

This is more than a sales role — it’s an opportunity to help customers navigate complex healthcare and logistics challenges while contributing to a business that makes a meaningful difference.

• Work in a high‑impact commercial role with regional visibility
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose‑driven team
• Build relationships with leading organizations across the BioPharma and healthcare sector
• Contribute to strategic growth in a dynamic and evolving market
• Develop your career in a business that values innovation, customer focus, and long‑term partnerships

Who You Are

You are an energetic and credible commercial professional who enjoys opening doors, building trusted partnerships, and finding smart solutions for customers. You are comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments and are motivated by delivering results in a market where service quality, compliance, and responsiveness matter.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a role where you can make a visible commercial impact across South Africa and Southern Africa, we’d love to hear from you.

Ce qu’Cencora offre

Nous offrons une rémunération globale concurrentielle. Notre engagement envers nos associés comprend l’offre de programmes d’avantages sociaux complets, diversifiés et conçus pour répondre aux divers besoins de l’ensemble de nos associés. Grâce à notre présence mondiale et nos diverses unités commerciales, nous avons une approche équilibrée des avantages que nous offre. De nombreux avantages sociaux sont payés par l’entreprise, tandis que d’autres sont offerts par les cotisations des associés. Les offres d’avantages sociaux spécifiques peuvent varier selon l’emplacement, le poste ou l’unité d’affaires.

Temps Plein Affiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: World Courier South Africa (Proprietary) Ltd.

Égalité d’accès à l’emploi

AmerisourceBergen s'engage à offrir des possibilités d'accès à l'emploi égales sans égard à l’origine ethnique, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l’orientation sexuelle, à l’identité de sexe, aux renseignements génétiques, à la nationalité, à l'âge, aux handicaps, au statut de vétéran ou à l’adhésion à toute autre classe protégée par la loi fédérale, d’État ou locale.

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