National Sales Executive Johannesburg

Our client is searching for a National Sales Executive for their Johannesburg office The ideal candidate would be one who has good working knowledge of the freight industry customs brokerage warehousing and value added information/services He/She must have the ability to sell solutions to prospective customers in industry

Job Overview

Responsible for growing the companys business in accordance with corporate objectives

Serves as the main sales contact point for new prospects

Must also find own and develop new leads convert them into customers

Highly motivated and skilled individual with strong knowledge in import/export ocean and air logistics/customs brokerage Warehousing is also critical for success

Duties and Responsibilities

New sales to improve revenue meet sales targets product growth initiatives maintain customer relationships

Find and develop new sales prospective cold calling a wide variety of accounts are essential to success big small diversified industry

Value added role for both the prospect and the company &ndash find a win/win solution to improve relationships

Build relationships to improve revenue market share and profitability

Self manages various administrative work inclusive of own estimations and rate sourcing from third party suppliers shipping and airlines

Adhere to internal reporting systems and keep them up to date

Achieve monthly and annual sales targets as defined by company

Must be able to close own sales independently although management support are readily available

Performs any other reasonable duty requested by management

Requirements

5 Years plus in outside sales with an acceptable track record in the freight industry with strong diversified relationships throughout the industry

Specific job knowledge and experience in sea and air imports and exports Warehousing will be a bonus

Natural ability to sell and to represent the company in all relevant aspects of our business

A unique combination of good interpersonal and communications/ presentation skills both written and orally coupled with a sharp business approach will be an advantage

Must be able to work on CompuClearing and MS Office

Must have a valid drivers licence with own transportation in good running condition

Salary Market related based on qualifications and experience

Please forward updated resume in MS Word with your application Note if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful