Sales Executive

Recruiter:

Switch Recruit

Job Ref:

JHB000562/RM

Date posted:

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R30,000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well established and respected player in the Freight and Logistics sector, is seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Executive to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, growing market share and spending time on the road engaging with customers.

Responsibilities:

Drive sales growth in line with company strategy, targets and initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Expand the client base across all product offerings.
Conduct market and competitor analysis and provide insights to management.
Support product marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
Collaborate with department heads to provide feedback and drive performance improvements.
Ensure high levels of customer service and report on customer feedback.
Travel locally, regionally (Southern Africa), and internationally where required.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in the freight forwarding industry (non-negotiable).
Diploma or certificate-level qualification.
Strong understanding of Air Freight, Express, Road and Mail movements.
Proven on-the-road sales experience with strong negotiation skills.
Self-motivated, disciplined and results-driven.
Strong analytical and relationship-building abilities.
Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel regularly.
Previous management experience will be advantageous.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take the next step in your sales career, we would love to hear from you.

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