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New Business Development Executive (Logistics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

Selling to companies takes patience; at this industrial distributor in Secunda, big deals are worth the wait. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Secunda; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.

What you need

Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
You close deals, not just collect meetings
2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM

Nice if you have

Salesforce, Zoho or HubSpot CRM experience
Tender and CSD registration experience

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your driver's licence plus your qualifications.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

Before you hit apply

Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.
Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.