Business Development Manager - Logistics | Johannesburg

Our client is a global logistics leader who has an international network across 120 countries. We are on the hunt for a Business Development Manager (General) to join their team in Johannesburg!Job Purpose:To manage the generation of new business within your designated industry vertical through actively marketing the company and establishing long term business relationships with target accounts. To sell the company's primary products and supply chain solutions locally and internationally by following a structured sales approach (SPPM).Key Responsibilities:Primary role is to prospect, develop and manage new business opportunities through networking,cold calling and identifying potential new businessResponsible for an IV's growth profit and revenue growthSustains the growth of the company's business by establishing new business relationships within a particular industry verticalContinuously taking initiative and being innovative within aspects of a particular industry verticalClear communication both internally and externallyPresent and consult at senior management level on business trends with a view to developing new service offeringsEnsure that bids/tenders/RFQ's/RFE's/RFP's are attended to and captured into CRM for all your team's initiativesMaintain an in-depth knowledge of complete service offering, while ensuring clients needs are always metIdentify new ideas by researching within and outside the industry and attending related eventsMain Activities:Business Development - acquire new business with a focus on Medium, Large, Multinational and Global accountsManage and report on the clients profitability, revenue and YOY numbersCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Management and Research - market intelligenceTender / RFQ/RFP management - where applicableFinancial Responsibility:Manage Industry verticals P&L, if applicableFinancial responsibility of team members (cell phone allowance, fuel cards, e-toll) should anyone reporting to youManage your own Sales TargetPerformance Indicators:Monthly and YTD performance against targetsValue Added Activities and Increased Service OfferingsCost saving initiativesIndustry vertical growth, where applicableSkills developmentKPI and performance dashboardRisk and ComplianceUtilise the CRM system optimallyRequirementsQualifications:Secondary Education: Matric (Grade 12)Tertiary Education: B Degree or relevant Post Graduate QualificationYears of experience required: At least 5 to 10 years Sales Experience, preferably in the 3/4 PL and/or Freight Forwarding Industry. Demonstratable ability to manage and lead a team is an advantageSpecific experience required: Strong sales experience and ideally has worked in a business development role. Solid working knowledge of sales, business development and strategic selling methodologies. Proven track record in Freight Forwarding, Clearing, Contract Logistics and/or 3/4 PL. E2E Supply Chain experience.Level of computer literacy: Intermediate MS Office and CRM capabilitiesDrivers license Code: Drivers License (Code 08)Abilities:Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problemsSupply Chain understanding - the ability to come up with solutions for certain supply chain scenariosOperations Analysis - Understand operations and then have the ability to analyse a clients needs and relay this back to business in an effective mannerActive Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.Knowledge:Sales and Marketing - Ability to promote and sell the company's products or services while following the sales process and strategy.Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing a high level of customer service. This includes customer needs assessments, monthly / quarterly reviews and the evaluation of customer satisfaction.Job Requirements:Reliable and responsible with the ability to work unsupervised at times.Attention to detail when completing work tasksA willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and directionA willingness to take on responsibilities and challengesThe ability to think outside the box (innovate) and look for solutions that will meet the clients needs.BenefitsCTC - R950KOur client will only be considering qualified Black African candidates due to their Employment Equity and B-BBEEE transformation objectives.Applications for this post will close Friday 26th April.