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About the Role

The Sales Manager position in Durban is a critical role that requires strong customer engagement, disciplined pipeline management, and alignment with national commercial strategy. The successful candidate will lead the sales team to high-performance standards, drive business growth, and ensure consistent delivery of volume, revenue, and product-mix targets across all trade lanes and value-added services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the Durban branch sales plan in alignment with national commercial strategy
  • Drive delivery of volume, revenue, and product-mix targets across all trade lanes and value-added services including intermodal
  • Identify, prioritize, and convert new business opportunities into profitable accounts
  • Ensure consistent, disciplined pipeline management, account planning, and opportunity tracking
  • Lead major customer negotiations and support sales executives in structuring commercial proposals
  • Monitor competitor activity, market conditions, and pricing dynamics and share actionable intelligence with national leadership
  • Promote full product suite including ocean, intermodal, cross-border TBL, and value-added services

Requirements

  • Grade 12 with 10 years senior-level commercial shipping or logistics experience across trades
  • Proven track record in sales leadership, people management and business development
  • Strong knowledge of Africa and Far East trade lanes preferred
  • Advanced computer literacy including CRM and MS Office
  • Excellent relationship management, communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of margin, yield and portfolio management

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Logistics or Commerce advantageous

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable

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About Sales Jobs in eThekwini

In the eThekwini region, the sales industry is driven by various sectors, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Typically, companies in these sectors require sales professionals who can effectively communicate with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions to drive revenue growth.

Generally, sales positions in eThekwini offer competitive salaries, typically ranging from R500 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and performance. However, please note that actual salary figures can vary significantly, and these ranges are only a broad guide.

Common skills required for sales roles in eThekwini include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships with clients, a solid understanding of products or services, negotiation and closing techniques, and technical skills such as CRM software proficiency. Additionally, many successful sales professionals possess a degree or diploma in business studies, marketing, or a related field.

Industries that commonly employ sales roles include financial services sector companies, technology industry players, manufacturing sector businesses, and e-commerce platforms. In these sectors, sales representatives often work with clients to understand their needs, provide solutions, and drive revenue growth.

For those interested in pursuing a career in sales, there are various opportunities for development and progression. Many companies offer training programs and mentorship schemes to help employees develop their skills and advance in their careers. Typically, experienced sales professionals can move into leadership roles or transition into related fields such as account management, business development, or sales management.

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This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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