Job Summary
A leading transportation (fuel and chemicals) company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to drive growth and showcase business development skills. If you have relevant experience and requirements, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Close major deals and secure ≥ R100 million in new contract revenue within the first 12 months.
Focus on acquiring high-volume chemical and fuel customers.
Act as the hunter: identify, approach, and convert new business opportunities.
Land the contract and hand over execution to regional sales and operations teams.
Drive national business development across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban (extensive travel).
Support the expansion of the company’s warehousing footprint by replicating Linbro box warehouse success in Cape Town and Durban by Q4 2025.
Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite and senior-level decision-makers.
Represent the company’s chemical and fuel logistics capabilities professionally and strategically.
Requirements:
10+ years experience in chemical/fuel logistics, warehousing, or bulk road transport.
Backgrounds from Unitrans, Imperial, or similar organisations highly preferred.
Proven hunter mentality with a history of securing large, strategic contracts.
Strong track record negotiating and closing C-suite level deals.
Experience specifically in chemical and fuel environments (not general cargo).
Comfortable with high travel demands and able to work independently.
Already based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban (relocation at own cost).
Not suitable for: freight forwarders, global traders, customs clearing specialists, or general cargo movers.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on adrienne.steyn@hireresolve.us or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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