Job Description
New Business Partner
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Type: Permanent
Intro hook
Win new logos. Build long-term, high-value relationships.
Own the hunt and close with confidence.
About the Role
Youll be the commercial spearhead for a leading courier and road-freight business, focused on identifying prospects, shaping compelling value propositions, and converting opportunities into sustainable revenue. The role is laser-focused on securing new customers and smashing sales targets, with a strong emphasis on understanding client operations and negotiating win-win agreements.
Who the Client Is
This opportunity is with a well-established logistics group operating nationally with a dedicated courier/road-freight division. The organisation invests in robust processes, compliance, and technology to deliver reliable, time-critical distribution for diverse sectors, including regulated healthcare supply chains.
What Youll Do
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Identify and qualify new business leads; systematically build and manage a high-quality pipeline.
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Deep-dive into each prospects operations to pinpoint where our solutions create measurable value.
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Drive the full sales cycleoutreach, meetings, proposals, and closingto meet and exceed targets.
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Negotiate rates and terms aligned with pricing strategy and industry standards.
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Complete required documentation and admin to a high standard and on time; maintain CRM hygiene.
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Partner with operations to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new clients.
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Maintain KYC data accurately and compliantly.
What You Bring
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5+ years sales experience in logistics/road freight with a proven record of closing.
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Matric; a diploma in sales/marketing/business is advantageous.
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Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence working in CRM.
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Core strengths in negotiation, relationship building, planning, and time management.
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Commercial curiosity, resilience under pressure, and a goal-driven, proactive mindset.
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Comfort operating within quality and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SAHPRA GDP/GDocP in healthcare logistics).
What Success Looks Like
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A healthy, well-qualified pipeline with consistent progression and accurate forecasting.
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New logos signed at margin-appropriate rates with clear, deliverable SLAs.
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Positive client onboarding feedback and seamless handover to service teams.
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Flawless KYC and documentation compliance; CRM and reporting up to date.
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Quarterly and annual sales targets achieved through disciplined activity and strong conversion.
Rewards & Challenges (Realistic Preview)
Youll thrive if you enjoy high-activity selling, navigating complex stakeholder groups, and crafting value-led proposals in a competitive market. Expect pace, accountability, and rigorous compliancebalanced by the satisfaction of landing marquee accounts and shaping long-term partnerships.
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