Business Development Account Executive (Permanent)
Mecad · Mpumalanga , Nelspruit · (Market related)
Posted 17 August 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Business Development Account Executive Start Date: 2026-08-17 - 2026-10-30 Vacancy Type: Permanent DBN000041 Sectors: Sales and Marketing Location: Mpumalanga , Nelspruit Salary: (Market related) Brief: Well known, South African express courier and airfreight company seeks to hire a Business Development Account Manager to combine new business development (hunting) and ongoing client retention or expansion (farming) Detail: Duties include: Lead generation: Find new businesses that need regular parcel, freight, or document delivery. Account management: Build strong ties with current shipping clients to stop them from leaving. Sales growth: Upsell faster delivery speeds, bulk shipping rates, or global logistics options. Contract talks: Create custom price quotes, service level agreements, and business proposals. Market research: Watch local shipping competitors and spot new industry trends. Problem solving: Work with operations and driver teams to fix delayed or lost shipments for client Key Requirements Matric and relevant sales/marketing qualification 2-5 year years of dedicated B2B external sales or business development experience within the services industry Express courier, road freight, or logistics sectors advantageous Working knowledge of MS Office and Customer database tools (CRM) Strong contract negotiation, pipeline tracking, and executive presentation capabilities Valid driver's license show more... For more information please contact: Candice Samuels Apply