New Business Development Executive

<strong>Recruiter:<br><br></strong>RecruiTech<br><br><strong>Job Ref:<br><br></strong>DUR000686/TG<br><br><strong>Date posted:<br><br></strong>Thursday, August 13, 2026<br><br><strong>Location:<br><br></strong>Johannesburg, South Africa<br><br><strong>Salary:<br><br></strong>R40 000 Monthly<br><br><strong>SUMMARY:<br><br></strong>An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced New Business Development Executive to take ownership of new client acquisition within the road freight and courier sector.<br><br>This role is focused on winning new business, developing commercial relationships and driving revenue growth.<br><br>The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying potential clients, generating opportunities and taking the sales process from initial contact through to closing.<br><br><strong>POSITION INFO:<br><br></strong>Key Responsibilities Identify and target new business opportunities within the road freight and courier market Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals and market research Develop relationships with prospective corporate and commercial clients Understand client freight, transport and delivery requirements Present suitable logistics and courier solutions Prepare quotations and negotiate commercial terms Manage the full sales process from prospecting through to closing Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline Meet and exceed monthly and annual new business targets Onboard new clients and develop long-term relationships Identify opportunities to grow revenue within existing accounts Requirements: 3+ years' experience in new business sales Proven experience selling road freight, courier, transport or logistics services Demonstrated track record of winning new clients Strong cold-calling, prospecting and lead-generation skills Experience dealing with B2B \/ corporate clients Excellent communication and negotiation skills Target-driven, commercially minded and self-motivated Able to manage the full sales cycle independently Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle Based in Johannesburg or surrounding areas The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a genuine sales hunter who enjoys identifying opportunities, opening doors and converting prospects into new business. Experience selling road freight, courier services, express deliveries, distribution or B2B logistics solutions is essential. If you have a proven track record of winning new business and building a strong client portfolio within the logistics or transport sector, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career forward. 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<br><br><br><br>

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