Job Description - Business Development Manager (Graduate Level)
A fast -growing international logistics company with operations in South Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager (Graduate Level) to join their Cape Town office. This role is ideal for a commercially minded graduate looking to build a long -term career in logistics, business development, and account management, with a clear pathway into leadership. This position offers hands -on exposure to business development, client engagement, and operational support across either the Air & Sea or Road Freight division, depending on business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support business development initiatives within the assigned logistics division
Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients
Assist with client onboarding, quotations, and commercial proposals
Support account management activities for key clients
Coordinate internally to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations
Assist with reporting, compliance, and internal commercial processes
Participate in development initiatives aligned to future leadership and management responsibilities
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
Strong interest in business development, sales, and commercial environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast -paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite
Ambitious, driven, and commercially curious
Confident in client -facing situations
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn quickly
Interested in long -term career growth within logistics and supply chain
Comfortable working with numbers, reporting, and performance metrics
Benefits
Structured graduate development within a growing international logistics business
Clear progression path from Business Development to Account Management and Management roles
Exposure to senior leadership and real commercial decision -making
Hands -on learning in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment
Competitive market -related salary
Supportive team culture with strong mentorship and growth opportunities
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