Business Development Manager

Recruiter: RecruiTech

Job Ref: DUR000703/TG

Date posted: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location: Durban, South Africa

Salary: R65 000

SUMMARY: MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE COUNT!! A great opportunity is available for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a dynamic logistics environment in Durban.

This is a role for someone who knows how to find the opportunity, build the relationship and close the deal — with a strong understanding of the freight forwarding industry and the drive to grow a successful book of business.

POSITION INFO: THE OPPORTUNITY: You'll play a key role in driving new business and revenue growth, building lasting client relationships and identifying opportunities across the freight and logistics market. Your focus will be on getting out there, opening doors and turning opportunities into long-term, profitable client relationships. WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Drive new business development within the freight forwarding industry Identify, pursue and convert new sales opportunities Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships Grow revenue and consistently achieve sales targets Develop and manage an active sales pipeline Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial presentations Negotiate and close new business Grow existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional business Identify market opportunities and keep up to date with industry trends Work closely with internal operations teams to deliver the right solutions to clients WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 8+ years' experience in Business Development / Sales Strong experience within Freight Forwarding / Clearing & Forwarding Proven track record of winning new business Strong knowledge of the freight and logistics industry Established industry network and client relationships Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills Strong commercial awareness and business acumen A proactive, target-driven and results-focused approach The confidence and ability to engage decision-makers and close deals You know the industry. You know the market. Now it's time to grow it. If you have the experience, network and commercial drive to make an impact in freight forwarding, we'd like to hear from you. In sending your CV, you confirm that you have read and understood our POPI Policy found on our website Should you be unsuccessful for this particular position, you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database which you confirm is true, correct and up to date. Should a suitable opportunity arise in the future, we will contact you and request your permission to submit your information