General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53, 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2024-13917  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Business Development

Job title

Field Sales Manager M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

Standard Working Hours however overtime may be required from time to time

Job description

• Contact and develop standard service accounts, using the Sales Goals and Activity Plan (SGAP) as the starting point,
• Focus on standard selling of services using the tools in GSP
• Plan and make sales calls by visits, phone calls and direct mail, to both new prospects and existing customers
• Document and distribute internally relevant customer information
• Broad customer contact, handling customer inquiries and customer problems
• Working according to GSP tools
• Work closely together with sales colleagues and related functions in order to maximize sales potentials and help meet the total organisation's business goals
• Handling complaints and trouble shooting

Applicant's profile

• Aggressive on the market
• Ability to create development opportunities
• Ability to use time efficiently
• Open-minded, good communicator - aware of differences, culturally and otherwise and ability to use this knowledge
• Curious
• Self motivated and capable of handing many tasks simultaneously
• Strong people skills
• Results-oriented – is motivated by achieving good results

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Africa, South Africa, Western Cape (Wes-Kaap)

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

SECONDARY SCHOOL VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Years of experience in similar position

Senior (more than 10 years of experience)

Driving license

Yes

Certifications

Applicable Certification will be advantageous

Computer skills

Cargo Wise
MS Office 365
IRIS
Previous experience will be advantageous