Logistics Coordinator

About the Role :

Location : Kraaifontein

Our client is a technology-driven transport company based in Kraaifontein. They use a platform to connect shippers with transporters and manage road freight end-to-end for efficient, on-time delivery. Their goal is to be Africa’s go-to transport partner, built on innovation, teamwork, and precision.

They are looking for a driven Logistics Coordinator to join their team.

In this role, you'll own the full commercial and operational cycle of road‑transport movements; from first call to final POD, while growing a profitable account / sales portfolio with a strong team beside you. You will prospect shippers, price and win work, secure the right transporter / owner‑driver, run the load end‑to‑end with control‑tower discipline, and turn each successful trip into repeat revenue.

You are supported during every part of the journey and can rely on a very strong senior team for assistance and guidance. Technology and innovation is deeply embedded into everything they do, and will form a massive part of your day to day exposure. Healthy sales incentives are structured into your earnings and provide an opportunity to earn significantly above market. As your accounts grow, you qualify to get a schedule / support member / s to join your team that reports directly to you.

High Level Functions :

• Relationship Building : Foster strong relationships with customers / transporters and understand their specific transportation needs. Ensure that all aspects of a customer's supplier requirements are understood, this will include pricing, routes, product, account size etc;
• Lead Generation : Make calls to establish relationships and build your book of business. Proactively identify potential clients through research and networking to contribute to lead generation;
• Customer Onboarding : Sell and close new and existing customers to move their loads;
• Negotiation : Negotiate price with customers and suppliers;
• Book loads : Constantly book and secure loads with shippers / clients;
• Daily Operations : Manage all aspects of a customers daily loads, resolving issues, to ensure pickup and delivery is on time;
• Communication : Be honest and proactive in all your communications - internally and externally
• Growth : As the Logistics Coordinator, your key responsibilities encompass a strategic focus on growth. This involves adeptly following through with customer leads, supplier leads and assisting with all early stage operational requirements to grow this sector which is currently in its infancy within the group;
• CRM : You will be required to track all your progress regarding deals in our CRM system (currently Monday.Com);
• Team : As the requirement for additional staff resources arises, we expect you to provide insights into new hires

Day-to-Day Functions

Must-Have Experience

Nice to Have

Salary : Above market + strong sales incentives

Further Studies : You will receive support for career growth with training and courses where possible

Growth Path & Rewards :

This role has a steep and responsibility curve. Top performers can build a team quickly :

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