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Business Development Manager

Job in Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listing for: Affirmative Portfolios
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Business Development
  • Business
    Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Business Development Manager – Durban Warehousing and Transportation ~ Sales / Marketing / Communications
Durban – Kwa Zulu Natal

Business Development Manager

Durban

Salary – Market Related

Outline

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Attributes Required:

(Proof of billings required for last year – current)

    • 5 years working experience as a sales representative in a service industry of which at least last 3 consecutive years were in the clearing and forwarding industry
    • Must have strong BDM and Sales experience within the Freight and Logistics industry/"High Rollers"
    • Servicing & marketing principles & practice
    • International Trade principles & practice
    • External business environment
    • Company service charge rates
    • Tariff calculation concepts
    • Company terms of payment
    • CRM
    • Computer literacy(MS Office Package)
    • Carrier & depot conditions of trade
    • National currencies and international codes. INCO Terms
    • Strong verbal communication and Interpersonal skills
    • Business opportunism
    • Presentation & Negotiation
    • Client/service orientation. Situation analysis & problem solving
    • Judgment & decision making
    • Creative & innovative thinking
    • Interpersonal sensitivity

Qualifications:

    • Matric
    • 1-year Sales and Marketing related qualification at an NQF level 5

Overall Key Responsibilities:

    • Acquire New Business for both Air and Sea
    • Facilitate processing of credit application
    • Implementation (New and existing client)
    • Client Servicing
    • Record client information
    • Report on Sales Activities
    • Cost freight movements and prepare service estimates
    • Comply with the requirements of the quality management system

Attributes:

    • Customer service orientation – Able to manage a demanding customer environment
    • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
    • Dynamic self-starter that is able to work independently
    • Ability to manage pressure
    • Communicate well within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team
    • Adaptability within a constantly changing environment

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