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Sales Executive – Global Logistics | Freight Forwarding Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Sales Executive – Global Logistics | Freight Forwarding
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Sales Executive – Global Logistics | Freight Forwarding
Recruiter:
TrudyQ Consulting
Job Ref:
EI1
Date posted:
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
Salary + Company Benefits + Travel Allowance + Commission
SUMMARY:
Form a part of this Top Market Leader – A Fortune 500 Company that specialises in Global Logistics.
POSITION INFO:
The focus of this role will be to achieve results by driving strong business development initiatives whilst being fully embraced in a supportive and team selling cultured environment.
Minimum requirements:
- Matric/NQF4
- Relevant sales/logistics/marketing qualification (advantageous)
- 3-5 years New Business Development experience in the Freight/Logistics/Distribution/Supply Chain Industry (pre-requisite)
- Present proof of Targets vs. Actual Achievements
- Fully computer literate and exposure to working on integrated information systems
- Strong oral and written proficiency in the English Language
- Own presentable & reliable vehicle with valid driver’s licence
Key Performance Areas
- Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
- Timely data entry in Customer Relationship Management tool
- Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resources
- Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customer’s logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
- Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork. When needed, support AR (accounts receivable) collection
- Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills and updating Product and Service knowledge
- Work towards and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
- Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the District Sales Manager
- Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs
In return this opportunity will offer the successful candidate a competitive remuneration package that will include a Basic Salary, Car Allowance, Company Contribution towards Medical Aid & Retirement Annuity and an aggressive commission structure.