Senior Sales Representative at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

About the position

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a senior-level Sales Representative on behalf of a well-established international logistics company that provides end-to-end in-house logistics solutions, including warehousing, storage, shipping (sea 90%, air 10%), and customs clearance. While the company currently focuses on managing logistics operations for a major multinational electronics brand, they are now looking to expand their general customer base.


To support this growth, they need a dynamic, results-driven individual to build and lead the external sales function from scratch, driving new business acquisition and increasing profitability across a wider range of industries


Duties:

• Independently identify, target, and secure new logistics clients across various sectors.
  
• Develop and implement a strategic business development plan aligned with company goals.
  
• Penetrate markets that require services such as import/export, customs clearance, warehousing, and transport.
  
• Build and manage a personal sales pipeline, reporting directly to senior leadership.
  
• Deliver detailed progress reports and data-driven updates using advanced Excel tools (pivot tables, formulas, graphs, VLOOKUPs, what-if scenarios).
  
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to closing contracts and post-sales follow-up.
  
• Represent the company professionally at networking events and client meetings.
  

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in logistics or supply chain sales, with a proven record of closing deals and exceeding targets.
  
• Existing market presence and industry network within relevant sectors (construction, engineering, etc.).
  
• Ability to work autonomously with no pre-existing leads or sales support.
  
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, as well as strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, and other MS Office tools.
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to adapt, take initiative, and deliver results independently.
  
• Deep understanding of logistics services, especially sea and air freight, customs processes, and warehousing.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Senior Sales
• Sales Rep
• Sales

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation. 
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation. 

Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs. Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry. 

Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products. 
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries. 
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.