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$40k – $47k per year (gross)
Location
In office (Johannesburg)
Seniority
Staff · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.

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Switch Recruit is a South African recruitment agency that places sales, operations and management professionals, including logistics and freight forwarding executives. It serves clients in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Reference: JHB000811-SDW-1

Earn 10% commission in year one and 5% for life thereafter in this exciting role. An established international logistics and freight forwarding organisation is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join its Johannesburg team. Duties & Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level sales professional with 3–5 years of experience in clearing and forwarding to grow their career within an international business environment.

The successful candidate will focus on securing new business, expanding the client portfolio and developing long-term relationships to drive sustainable revenue growth.

Duties:
  • Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities within the clearing and forwarding industry.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
  • Drive revenue growth by promoting freight forwarding, clearing and logistics solutions tailored to client requirements.
  • Achieve agreed sales targets and maintain a healthy pipeline of new business opportunities.
  • Prepare and present proposals, negotiate commercial terms and close new business.
  • Research market trends and identify opportunities to expand the company's customer base.
  • Collaborate with internal operational teams to ensure effective service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reports and client records.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 3-5 years of sales or business development experience within the clearing and forwarding industry (non-negotiable).
  • A proven ability to generate new business and meet sales targets.
  • A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
Package & Remuneration R55,000.00 - R65,000.00 - Monthly plus Medical Aid, Pension/Provident Fund, Commission
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