Sea Logistics Sales Professional

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kuehne+Nagel Full time
Sea Logistics Sales Representative

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Sea Logistics Sales Representative to join our team at Kuehne+Nagel. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for acquiring, winning, and retaining new customers in the sea logistics industry.

Your Role

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for our customers, working closely with key stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and achieve agreed-upon goals. You will spend most of your time in customer-facing activities, hunting for new business and working hand-in-hand with our Customer Care Personnel on the same customers.

Your Responsibilities
  • Generate new business opportunities in Sea Logistics with a focus on SMEs, as well as maintain and develop existing customers.
  • Take pricing decisions in alignment with the Customer Care Managers.
  • Prepare quotations using our online tools and submit proposals to customers.
  • Develop expert market knowledge and demonstrate superior Sea Logistics products.
  • Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing and products.
  • Report customer complaints to the Customer Care Team.
  • Work and build relationships internally with our other departments, including Customer Care, Route Development, and Pricing teams.
Your Skills and Experiences
  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a similar discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in the freight forwarding industry, with a focus on sea logistics sales.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in English language is mandatory.
  • Strong commercial skills.
  • Strong customer focus and sensitivity towards stakeholder relationships.
Why Join Kuehne+Nagel?

We offer an employee-friendly environment for you to develop and grow as a skilled transportation logistics professional. Our company is a fast-developing organization with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne+Nagel Group. If you put customers at the heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a complete package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.



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