This role involves promoting and selling optimised logistics solutions to clients, ensuring efficient and effective movement of goods.

Key Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in logistics sales
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transport services, and supply chain processes

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve company targets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide exceptional customer service and tailored logistics solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Monitor logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts.

Technical Knowledge/Competencies

• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
• Strong understanding of logistics operations, transport services, supply chain processes and supply techniques
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Process analysis and project management experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP and/or other CRM software (advantageous)
• Own reliable transport and a valid South African driver’s licence

Behavioural Competencies

• Highly motivated and results oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with clients
• Strong conflict management skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Be able to work under pressure
• Client service orientated
• Deadline driven
• Excellent people skills, business acumen
• Self-motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan
• Fast decision-making ability
• Ability to enforce and maintain high standards even under pressure
• Accountability

Closing Date: 08 October 2024