New Business Development Executive (Logistics) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8
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Job Description

This courier and freight company in Mossel Bay wants someone who can open doors and keep accounts for years. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

  • Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
  • Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
  • Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
  • Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
  • Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
  • Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
  • Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.

Must-haves

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

What you get

  • Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
  • Cellphone contract and laptop
  • Annual incentive trip for top performers
  • Car allowance and fuel card

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus copy of your driver's licence.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mossel Bay.

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How to stand out

  • Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.
  • 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
LocationMossel Bay, Western Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 8
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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