Business Development Executive

Responsibilities: 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 Requirements: Matric 3 years Sales and Marketing related qualification at NQF Level 5 Must have a clearing and forwarding background Skills Required: Solid 5-year sales track record within clearing and forwarding Strong Consultative selling Skills Strong communication skills Negotiation skills Have a comprehensive understanding of sales and marketing principles Have good knowledge of international trade principles Understand 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 Understand tariff calculation concepts Do you fit this profile and have the Clearing and Forwarding sales experience required for this hunting role? Then we want your CV In sending your CV, you confirm that you have read and understood our POPI Policy found on our website www.recruitech.co.za. Should you be unsuccessful for this particular position, you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database which you confirm is true, correct and up to date. Should a suitable opportunity arise, we will contact you and request your permission to submit your information.