Business Development Executive

• 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

• Matric
• 3 years Sales and Marketing related qualification at NQF Level 5
• Clearing and Forwarding Sales experience

• Progressive sales executive experience
• 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
• Have knowledge of the local trading market, Inco terms
• Understand tariff calculation concepts

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