New Business Development Executive (Logistics)

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8
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Job Description

Your pipeline, your territory, your commission: that is the deal at this business internet provider in Cape Town CBD. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

  • Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
  • Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
  • Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
  • Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
  • Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
  • Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
  • Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.

Must-haves

  • Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
  • Solid presentation and negotiation skills
  • Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
  • Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
  • You close deals, not just collect meetings

Extra points for

  • A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
  • An existing network of buyers in your sector

What you get

  • Cellphone contract and laptop
  • Annual incentive trip for top performers
  • Car allowance and fuel card
  • Pension fund and medical aid contributions

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your driver's licence, your qualifications plus proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.
  • Show target versus actual for each of your last three years; B2B managers skip CVs without numbers.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 8
Posted8 November 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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