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
Cape Town
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