A leading transportation (fuel and chemicals) company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team in Johannesburg. This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager to drive growth and showcase business development skills. If you have relevant experience and requirements, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Close major deals and secure ≥ R100 million in new contract revenue within the first 12 months.

• Focus on acquiring high-volume chemical and fuel customers.

• Act as the hunter: identify, approach, and convert new business opportunities.

• Land the contract and hand over execution to regional sales and operations teams.

• Drive national business development across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban (extensive travel).

• Support the expansion of the company’s warehousing footprint by replicating Linbro box warehouse success in Cape Town and Durban by Q4 2025.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with C-suite and senior-level decision-makers.

• Represent the company’s chemical and fuel logistics capabilities professionally and strategically.

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in chemical/fuel logistics, warehousing, or bulk road transport.

• Backgrounds from Unitrans, Imperial, or similar organisations highly preferred.

• Proven hunter mentality with a history of securing large, strategic contracts.

• Strong track record negotiating and closing C-suite level deals.

• Experience specifically in chemical and fuel environments (not general cargo).

• Comfortable with high travel demands and able to work independently.

• Already based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban (relocation at own cost)
  

• Not suitable for: freight forwarders, global traders, customs clearing specialists, or general cargo movers.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [email protected] or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.