Senior Sea Logistics Business Development Professional

1 day ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Kuehne+Nagel Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and ambitious Senior Sea Logistics Business Development Professional to join our team in Port Elizabeth. This exciting role will see you acquiring, winning, and retaining new customers, while maintaining close collaboration with key stakeholders and maximizing business opportunities to achieve agreed goals.

Your Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategies to generate new business opportunities in Sea Logistics, focusing on SMEs, as well as maintaining and developing existing customer relationships.
  • Take informed pricing decisions in alignment with the Customer Care Manager, following Trade Management/Pricing recommendations.
  • Prepare tailored quotations using our online tools and submit proposals to customers.
  • Demonstrate expertise in market knowledge and showcase superior Sea Logistics products.
  • Stay up-to-date with market trends by gathering current information on pricing and products.
  • Report customer complaints to the Customer Care Team.
  • Build strong internal relationships with departments such as Customer care, Route development, and Pricing teams.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in the freight forwarding industry, preferably with a focus on sea logistics sales.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in English language is mandatory.
  • Strong commercial acumen.
  • Strong customer focus and stakeholder relationship management skills.

Why Join Our Company?
We offer a supportive work environment where you can develop and grow as a skilled transportation logistics professional. With a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne+Nagel Group, we provide a complete package of benefits that grows with you as you advance in our business. Estimated Salary: R400,000 - R600,000 per annum.

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