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Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

DP WorldCity of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa
27 days ago
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DP World City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Business Development Specialist

The Senior Specialist – Commercial Sales is a strategic "hunter" role within the Commercial Sales function, responsible for driving revenue growth through new customer acquisition, solution selling, and strategic account development. This role focuses on selling tailored Contract Logistics solutions to medium-to-large clients across South Africa, managing complex sales cycles, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure commercial success.

Key Performance Areas

  • Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities within assigned industry sectors and geographic regions.
  • Qualify leads and convert prospects into long-term clients.

Solution Design & Selling :

  • Develop and present customer-centric Contract Logistics solutions.
  • Align proposals with client requirements and strategic objectives.
  • Lead end-to-end sales processes including RFQs, bid / tender development, pricing validation, and contract negotiation.
  • Client Relationship Management :

  • Build and maintain trust-based relationships with senior and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Serve as the primary commercial contact throughout the sales lifecycle.
  • Work closely with finance, operations, and commercial analysts to ensure accurate costing and competitive pricing.
  • Align service offerings with operational capabilities and client expectations.
  • Account Growth :

  • Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Drive strategic account expansion to maximise revenue potential.
  • Customer Onboarding Support :

  • Assist in coordinating the handover process to operations.
  • Ensure contract compliance and alignment with customer expectations.
  • Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA) is advantageous.
  • Experience and Skills Required

  • 6–8 years of experience in sales, preferably within logistics, transportation, or supply chain sectors.
  • Experience in handling full sales pipelines including tenders, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations.
  • About DP World

    Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

    With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

    EEO Statement

    DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

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