Sales Representative

ZAF - Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage Rd (Struandale Facility)

Sales Representative -115469

Full Time

Diploma or Degree in Logistics or related field would be advantageous.

• 2+ years internal/external sales experience in Freight Forwarding (air & sea preferred) or Logistics / Supply Chain Industry.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.

• Freight Forwarding
• 3PL/4PL Services
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Import/Export

• Prospecting
• Account Management
• Cold Calling
• Negotiations
• Client Acquisition

• MS Office Suite

Results driven Sales Executive with experience in logistics, specializing in air/ocean/ground freight and 3PL solutions. Proven ability to drive business development, exceed sales targets, and manage key client relationships.

• Business Development: Identify, target, and secure new clients in line with company growth strategy; conduct client meetings, presentations, and solution proposals; generate and follow up on qualified leads.
• Account Management: Maintain and grow existing customer relationships; conduct regular customer reviews; identify upselling and cross selling opportunities; achieve monthly and annual gross profit and volume targets.
• Reporting & CRM: Maintain updated pipeline and activity tracking in CRM; provide accurate sales forecasts and reports; monitor market trends and competitor activity.

• New business revenue generated
• Gross profit margins achieved
• Pipeline growth and conversion rate
• Activity levels (calls, visits, proposals)

• Driven, target oriented, and resilient
• High energy and self motivated
• Customer centric mindset
• Ability to work under pressure

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use affirmative action measures in an endeavour to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.