Sales - Clearing & Forwarding

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa The Talent Portal Full time

Sales Clearing and Forwarding

The purpose of the job is to obtain new business.

Responsibilities include:
Develop a database of qualified leads including canvassing, cold calling and networking.
Obtain appointments
Sell consultatively
Proposals presentations with prospective clients.
Negotiate terms of an agreement and closing sales.
Handover of new clients to operations
Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Follow-up on outstanding debt for customers
Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities

**Requirements**:
Matric plus a Diploma
Relevant tertiary qualification in logistics Air and Sea imports and exports would be advantageous
2 - 4 years experience in Logistics and Transport industry especially air and Sea freight imports and forwarding
motor vehicle drivers licence
Specialist Skills and Knowledge

MS Office packages
Knowledge Required - Forwarding, Clearing and Logistics;
Logistics and Sea Freight knowledge

Skills required - Interpersonal Skills; Written and Verbal Communication; Presentation skills; Persuasive and Negotiating capability
Must be a strong sales personality that is able to close deals effectively

Salary is dependent on experience.

**Salary**: R30,000.00 to R50,000.00 /month

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R25,000.00 - R50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- What is your current and expected basic pay?

**Education**:

- Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Clearing and forwarding sales: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Vehicle and driver licence (required)



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