Business Development Manager, Sales, Jhb

Business Development Manager, Sales, Jhb Warehousing and Transportation ~ Sales / Marketing / Communications
JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng

Business Development Manager

(Sales)

Johannesburg

Salary – Market Related

Outline

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:

(Proof of billings required for last year – current)

• 5 years working experience as a sales representative in a service industry of which at least last 3 consecutive years were in the clearing and forwarding industry
• Must have strong BDM and Sales experience within the Freight and Logistics industry/"High Rollers"
• Servicing & marketing principles & practice. International Trade principles & practice
• External business environment
• Company service charge rates
• Tariff calculation concepts
• Company terms of payment
• CRM
• Computer literacy(MS Office Package)
• Carrier & depot conditions of trade
• National currencies and international codes
• INCO Terms
• Strong communication and Interpersonal skills
• Business opportunism. Presentation & Negotiation
• Client/service orientation. Situation analysis & problem solving
• Judgment & decision making. Creative & innovative thinking
• Interpersonal sensitivity

Qualifications Required:

• Matric
• 1-year Sales and Marketing related qualification at NQF level 5

Overall Responsibilities Includes:

• Acquire New Business for both Air and Sea.
• Facilitate processing of credit application
• Implementation (New and existing client)
• Client Servicing
• Record client information
• Report on Sales Activities
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates
• Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

Attributes:

• Customer service orientation – Able to manage a demanding customer environment
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Dynamic self stater that is able to work independently
• Ability to manage pressure
• Can communicate well within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team
• Adaptable within a constantly changing environment

Please Note: Should you not receive feedback within a month, please consider your application as unsuccessful.