Sales Executive (Logistics)

SUMMARY:
Become an integral part of a top tier logistics company that focuses on innovative logistics strategies to optimise transportation management, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. As a Sales Executive, you will use your skills and expertise in logistics to spearhead business development for this leading company.

POSITION INFO:
The Sales Executive will be required to build and maintain client relationships, assess client specific needs, promote and sell logistic services, and maintain sales goals and objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Senior Certificate
• Relevant sales, marketing or logistics qualification will be an advantage 2-3 Years work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
• Business development experience in the Logistics industry will be an advantage
• Code B driver's license & own transport
• Willing to travel to clients nationally
• Willing to work overtime and be available after business hours and during weekends
• Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance will be an advantage.

• Meet the sales targets
• Identify new business opportunities
• Assume responsibility for every aspect of freight supply chain; ensure correct and on time collection and delivery of products
• Provide technical advice on application of products/services
• In-depth knowledge of speciality products/ services and their application

• Ability to enter new markets
• Excellent communication with internal and external clients
• Excellent English and Afrikaans oral and written communication skills
• Ability to implement selling strategies/ techniques
• Ability to build and maintain exceptional client relations
• Strong persuading, convincing and negotiating skills
• Ability to take responsibility for actions, projects and clients; takes initiative and works under own direction
• Ability to build a wide and effective net- work of contacts
• Ability to work in a systematic and orderly way in order to consistently achieve goals
• Ability to work productively while under pressure
• Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm, works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary.