Business Development Manager (Sea & Air Freight)
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Recruiter
Future Careers
Job Ref
FUT-BDM
Date posted
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location
Durban, South Africa
Salary
Market related
SUMMARY
A leading logistics environment is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager with strong experience across sea freight and air freight forwarding to join their growing commercial team in Durban.
POSITION INFO
Duties & Responsibilities Key Focus Areas:
- New business acquisition (air & sea freight)
- End-to-end freight solutions (imports & exports)
- Building and managing a strong client portfolio
- Driving revenue growth in a competitive market
- Collaborating with operations and pricing team Desired Experience & Qualification What we're looking for: Matric Drivers License Proven experience in freight forwarding sales (sea + air essential) Strong understanding of Incoterms, global trade, and logistics processes Ability to hunt, close, and retain key accounts Confident communicator with a commercial mindset Existing client relationships will be highly advantageous