AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.
Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.
Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?
Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!
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SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Head of Energy Development (Durban) M/F
Contract
PERMANENT
Location Job
Africa, South Africa,
Full time
Responsibilities
- Promote an awareness of AGL in the market.
- Business Development - Identify and target new business opportunities within the energy vertical.
- Responsible for achieving sales target through lead generation, prospecting, client meetings, drawing up of proposals, estimates, presentations etc.
- Identify and target sales opportunities at low, medium, and high level.
- Formulate strategy to successfully win new business and in doing so, increase market share.
- Opening of new business accounts according to the applicable procedure.
- Creating and implementing of SOPs, SLAs, and other related documents.
- Weekly and monthly reporting as required internally and to client.
- Regular meetings – for the purpose of new business or servicing of existing business.
- Managing CRM tool according to applicable requirements.
- Rate negotiation with suppliers where required in order to procure best rate for specific client requirements.
- Handling of queries (operational, financial, or other).
- Client entertainment.
- Create awareness and understanding of industry vertical information, requirements, and general knowledge.
- Keep abreast of industry changes, information, and skill requirements.
- Any other delegated tasks deemed as reasonable as assigned by the reporting manager.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Matric essential.
- Previous Clearing & Forwarding sales experience required.
- 7 years or more proven sales track record required.
- Previous formal sales training required.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to read and interpret financial information, including budgets, financial statements, and P&L data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
- Ability to create and implement strategies.
- Ability to work within a target driven and pressured environment.
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