Sales Executive

You know the freight game. You know how to build relationships. Now it's time to put that industry knowledge to work.
If you have a knack for winning new business and a track record to back it up, this Sales Executive role in the Clearing & Forwarding industry could be for you!

Responsibilities:

• Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities within the freight and logistics market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with importers, exporters and key decision-makers.
• Promote clearing, forwarding and related logistics solutions to prospective clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and client meetings to quotations, negotiations and closing deals.
• Develop strategies to expand market share and grow revenue.
• Convert leads into profitable, long-term client accounts.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure a smooth client handover and quality service delivery.
• Drive sales performance and consistently work towards achieving targets.

Requirements:

• Sales or business development experience within the Clearing & Forwarding / Freight Forwarding industry.
• A proven track record of acquiring new clients and generating revenue.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding, import/export and logistics solutions.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation and closing skills.
• The confidence to engage with decision-makers and develop lasting business relationships.
• A proactive, commercially minded and target-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.

In sending your CV, you confirm that you have read and understood our POPI Policy found on our website www.recruitech.co.za. Should you be unsuccessful for this particular position, you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database which you confirm is true, correct and up to date. Should a suitable opportunity arise in the future, we will contact you and request your permission to submit your information