SUMMARY:

Senior New Business Development Manager - Distribution

BUILD YOUR PROVINCE. BUILD YOUR BUSINESS. REAP THE REWARDS.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, an established national logistics business with a strong operational foundation, nationwide reach and ambitious growth opportunities, is seeking a dynamic, commercially driven Senior Sales Executive who is hungry for success, career growth and motivated by the opportunity to build something substantial. This role is best suited to someone who is an independent, strategic sales professional who takes ownership, shows initiative and has the drive to establish and grow the business within their province. YOUR MISSION Take full ownership of business development and sales growth within Durban Proactively identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities - B2B and Retail form part of this Develop a strong pipeline of prospects and convert opportunities into long-term, profitable client relationships Understand client operations and challenges, selling solutions, service excellence and value rather than simply competing on rates Develop tailored proposals and present commercially sound solutions Drive revenue growth, achieve targets and take accountability for your own performance Work independently while collaborating with internal operations teams to ensure exceptional service delivery WHAT YOU BRING Proven sales and business development experience within the distribution, courier, transport or logistics industry A strong existing industry network and the ability to open doors with new clients A strategic and commercially minded approach to selling The confidence and ability to sell a service, solution and value proposition rather than a rate Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills The ability to work independently, take initiative and operate with minimal supervision A strong sense of ownership, accountability and entrepreneurial thinking Resilience, determination and an exceptional work ethic READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK? If you have the experience, drive and commercial instinct to take ownership of a province and make things happen, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a brief overview of your sales experience, achievements and current industry network. Distribution and logistics industry experience is essential.