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Job Description

Job Description

SALES EXECUTIVE / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

SALES EXECUTIVE / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

SALES EXECUTIVE / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Reporting Line: Head of Business Development

Reporting Line: Head of Business Development

Internal & External Vacancy

Internal & External Vacancy

Full Time

National

*Johannesburg / Cape Town

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to:

New Business Development:

  • Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across transportation, depot, and warehousing services

  • Development and implement strategic sales plans aligned to company growth objectives

Client Relationship Management:

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with prospective and existing clients

  • Acts as a key point of contact for high value accounts, ensuring consistent service delivery and satisfaction

Market intelligence and Analysis:

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity and industry developments to identify growth areas

  • Provide regular feedback to the leadership team on market dynamics and customers insights

Proposal and solution Design:

  • Collaborate with pricing, operations, and solutions teams to design to design and present bespoke client solutions

  • Prepare compelling proposals, presentations and bids tailored to client needs

Sales and Performance Tracking:

  • Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets

  • Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and sales performance in CRM systems


Cape Town Position:

  • Strong knowledge in citrus, agriculture and reefer supply chain segments and understanding and industry knowledge of these industry segments would be very advantageous.

Johannesburg Position:

  • Strong knowledge on Freight forwarding; Citrus and reefer export & import landside operational industry knowledge very advantageous.


REQUIREMENTS

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

Qualification:

  • Relevant Diploma / Degree in business, sales, marketing, or a related field.

Experience:

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in Logistics (Warehousing, Transport and Depot) environment.

Required Skills:

  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools).

  • Solid understanding of logistics and supply chain processes.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

  • Exceptional customer service skills.

  • Negotiation and sales skills.

  • Strong organisational skills.

  • Problem solving skills.

  • Data analysis skills

  • Adaptability

Applications close on 1 September 2026.

Applicants are requested to send their CVs to the HR Department via email to glo- recruitment@grindrodlogistics.com

NB! Please state the position and the location you are applying for (Johannesburg or Cape Town) as the reference in your application.

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.

APPLY NOW

Submitting an application does not guarantee employment. We will review all applications and contact you only if your qualifications match our requirements for the position.

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Head Office

5th Floor, Grindrod House
106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue,
Durban Central, Durban, 4001,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa

Contact Us

sales@grindrodlogistics.com

© Grindrod Logistics (PTY) LTD 2024. All rights not expressly allowed are reserved

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Head Office

5th Floor, Grindrod House
106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue,
Durban Central, Durban, 4001,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa

Contact Us

sales@grindrodlogistics.com

© Grindrod Logistics (PTY) LTD 2024. All rights not expressly allowed are reserved

grindrod logistics icon

Head Office

5th Floor, Grindrod House
106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue,
Durban Central, Durban, 4001,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa

Contact Us

sales@grindrodlogistics.com

© Grindrod Logistics (PTY) LTD 2024. All rights not expressly allowed are reserved