Sales Representative

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Sales Representative for global logistics company specializing in freight forwarding. Focused on client acquisition, account management, and achieving sales targets in the logistics industry.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timePort Elizabeth • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Maintain updated pipeline and activity tracking in CRM
Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports
Monitor market trends and competitor activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Intermediate), Microsoft Dynamics & CW1
Strong skills in Sales: Prospecting, Account Management, Cold Calling, Negotiations, Client Acquisition
Familiarity with Freight Forwarding, 3PL/4PL Services, Supply Chain Optimization, Import/Export

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development opportunities

ATS Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experienceprospectingaccount managementcold callingnegotiationsclient acquisitionsales forecastingCRM managementsupply chain optimizationimport/export

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship managementpresentation skillssolution proposalcustomer reviewupsellingcross-sellingtarget achievementmarket trend analysiscompetitor monitoring

Certifications

Diploma in LogisticsDegree in Logistics