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Business Development Manager
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Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Affirmative Portfolios
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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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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