International Logistics Manager (Imports/Exports)

Position: International Logistics Manager (International Freight Forwarding & Cross-Trades)

Location: Remote – South Africa

Work Hours: Monday – Friday | 06:00 – 14:00 SAST (aligned to 12:00 – 20:00 WAST)

Role Type: Full-Time | Remote

Reports To: Commercial Manager / Director

Salary: R35,500 per month (non-negotiable)

Position Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven International Logistics Manager with a strong background in international freight forwarding and global trade lanes to support the growth and development of strategic international freight corridors.

This is a highly relationship-focused role requiring someone who understands cross-border logistics, international routing, client relationship management, and trade lane development. The successful candidate will engage with international customers, freight partners, and global stakeholders while identifying new opportunities and supporting long-term revenue growth.

This role is not focused on domestic South African logistics and is best suited to someone with exposure to international freight operations, trade lane coordination, and global supply chain environments.

Relationship Development & Management

• Build, develop, and maintain relationships with international customers, freight partners, and global stakeholders
• Engage prospects and partners in professional and constructive commercial discussions
• Act as the primary relationship contact for assigned accounts and opportunities
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships to support sustainable business growth

Business Development & Opportunity Generation

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned international markets and trade lanes
• Introduce freight forwarding and logistics services to prospective clients and partners
• Support clients through onboarding and relationship development processes
• Work closely with internal commercial and operational teams to support business growth

Trade Lane & Market Support

• Maintain a strong understanding of international trade lanes and freight forwarding operations
• Support growth initiatives across global markets and customer segments
• Monitor market trends, logistics developments, and carrier activity
• Understand forwarding concepts including:
  • Import / Export logistics
  • FCL / LCL
  • Air Freight
  • Incoterms (FOB, EXW, DDP, CFR, etc.)
  • Cross-trade and international routing principles

CRM & Administration

• Track all client communication and opportunities within HubSpot CRM or equivalent systems
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and account records
• Provide updates on opportunities, activity, and relationship development
• Ensure seamless handovers with internal operational teams

Mandatory:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in international freight forwarding, logistics, or trade lane management
• Strong experience within:
  • International logistics
  • Import / export operations
  • Cross-border supply chains
  • Trade lane coordination
• Proven relationship-building and business development experience
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to identify and grow opportunities
• Experience using HubSpot CRM or similar CRM platforms (Salesforce, SAP CRM, Oracle CRM etc.)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly Advantageous:

• Exposure to cross-trade / foreign-to-foreign shipments
• Experience within APAC or Australian logistics markets
• Existing international freight network relationships
• Freight forwarding sales or key account management experience

Personal Attributes:

• Confident, professional communicator
• Strong relationship-builder
• Commercially minded and opportunity-driven
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Highly organised and process-driven
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset
• Comfortable working internationally and across time zones

R35,500 per month (non-negotiable)

Only individuals with a stable internet connection, suitable laptop, dedicated home office setup, and backup power should apply, as this is a remote role.

Submit your resume and supporting documents via this portal or email them to ***email_hidden***

Please note: Candidates without international freight forwarding exposure or experience within global logistics environments may not be shortlisted.