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New Business Development Executive (Logistics)

How2Apply Talent Network

East London, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

R22 750 – R30 500/month

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Job Description

Selling to companies takes patience; at this courier and freight company in East London, big deals are worth the wait. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: East London, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.

Must-haves

2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
Solid presentation and negotiation skills

Extra points for

Salesforce, Zoho or HubSpot CRM experience
An existing network of buyers in your sector
Tender and CSD registration experience

What you get

Annual incentive trip for top performers
Car allowance and fuel card
Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in East London really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus your qualifications.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around East London; 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.