Business Development Manager

SUMMARY:

A large Logistics company is looking to employ a Business Development Manager at their Cape Town office.

POSITION INFO:

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Facilitate processing of credit application.
• Implement the strategy for meeting sales performance targets.
• Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates when required.
• Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
• Maintain and update client record information.
• Provide quarterly results assessments of sales activities.
• Acquire new business as well as continued expansion among existing clients.
•       Open business development dialogs with strategic customers.
•       Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have a comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing principles
• Have good knowledge of international trade principles
• Have an understanding of Air and Sea freight forwarding practices and procedures
• Min 5 years of progressive sales executive experience and a demonstrated record of sales growth for 2 years'' in clearing & forwarding industry
• Have knowledge of the local trading market, inco terms
• Have an understanding of tariff calculation concepts

ADVANTAGEOUS ATTRIBUTES:

• Customer service orientation - Able to handle a demanding customer environment
• Have advanced written and verbal English communication skills
• Have decision making, negotiation and presentation skills
• Be action and results orientated
• Be presentable and a team player

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