Vacancy

External Sales - Business Development Manager

Reference:

KREL-ESBDMDBN

Job Title:

External Sales - Business Development Manager

Job Level:

Senior

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Location (Province):

KwaZulu-Natal

City/ Town:

Durban

Salary:

Undisclosed Cost to Company

Salary Frequency:

Per Month

Salary From:

Salary To:

Industry:

Logistics

Job Details

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited too:

1. Development of New Business:

  • Focus on New Business Revenue growth through prospecting, qualifying, and closing deals.
  • Prepare tenders, reports, presentations, and approve rates for customers.
  • Generate and follow up on qualified leads in line with company requirements.

2. Service Excellence:

  • Ensure continuous follow-up on pending clients by the Sales Team.
  • Manage and retain client relationships, providing professional after-sales service, addressing inquiries, and conducting regular follow-ups.

3. Sales Targets and Administration:

  • Consistently achieve relevant product/monthly targets.
  • Manage internal administrative processes and attend all meetings.

4. Product Knowledge:

  • Learn new product knowledge and enhance selling skills, communicating effectively to the Sales Team.
  • Stay informed about competition services and markets.

5. Communication:

  • Ensure effective communication between Sales Teams and supporting departments at all levels.
  • Respond to and assist Sales department queries.
  • Maintain effective communication with colleagues.

Requirements:

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Matric or Senior Certification equivalent.
  • BCom Logistics preferable.
  • Minimum of 5 years Sales experience, preferably in the Logistics Industry.
  • Proven track record of success.
  • Valid drivers’ license is essential

Skills:

  • Excellent client orientation.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Ability to generate sales leads and close deals.
  • Communication and time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Target-driven.
  • Ability to operate within senior management/board level.

Attributes:

  • Building customer loyalty.
  • Customer Focus.
  • Effective communication.
  • Follow-up and initiating action.
  • Managing work efficiently.

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