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Perishable Business Development Supervisor

Johannesburg, Gauteng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24

Core

Develop and execute commercial and operational strategy for the perishables vertical in airfreight, focusing on growing revenue and market share for new and existing clients.

Role type

Business Development Supervisor (Perishables/Airfreight)

Builds

Commercial strategy and client growth for perishable commodities airfreight

Domain

Logistics, Supply Chain, Airfreight

Required skills

Business development, Sales strategy, Client relationship management, Airfreight operations knowledge, Sales pipeline management, Project management, Strategic partnership development, Market analysis, Negotiation, Financial target achievement

Preferred skills

BCom in Transport and Logistics

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the commercial and operational strategy for the perishables vertical. Grow revenue and profitability through new and existing clients. Increase market share across targeted perishable commodities. Develop and implement practical strategies for acquiring new perishable clients. Maintain a detailed sales pipeline, including prospecting activity, sales cycle stages and closing ratios. Secure at least 10 new medium to large clients within the first 12 months. Achieve quarterly gross profit targets and associated commission objectives. Develop, maintain and grow strong relationships with clients and airlines. Coordinate capacity and service planning to support client requirements. Identify and develop strategic partnerships that support long-term growth within the perishables market. Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity within the perishables and airfreight sectors.

Seniority

Mid-Senior (5-7 years experience)

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