To start asap: Urgently looking for a strong Sales erson with solid business development experience and  background in the Heavy lift and transport industry. In the first 3 months, the successful candidate will focus heavily on market intelligence gathering and strategic planning, including:

·        Understanding industry and business opportunities in the Western Cape & City of Cape Town -Maritime, Port & Harbour, Sea freight, Logistics, Crane Rentals, Heavy lift and Transport solutions

·        Identifying key clients, freight forwarders, shipping lines and EPC contractors

·        Determining the optimal location for a Tembo yard in Cape Town

·        Assessing fleet and equipment requirements for the region

·        Recommending the appropriate team structure and operational footprint

·        Building a sustainable and profitable Cape Town operation.

Key Responsibilities

·        Develop and execute a business development strategy for the Western Cape region.

·        Identify business opportunities in ports, marine, mining, renewable energy, construction, gas and petrochemical sectors.

·        Establish relationships with freight forwarding companies, shipping lines and logistics operators.

·        Secure projects requiring heavy lifting, crane rental, abnormal load transport and specialized logistics solutions.

·        Provide technical lifting and transport solutions for complex projects.

·        Develop and implement a Sales strategy for Tembo’s Cape Town operations.

 We are looking for someone who will work closely with the Tembo operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

·        Identify opportunities for long-term strategic partnerships within the logistics and port sectors.

·        Must be able to build good interpersonal relationships and build a strong team within the yard.

Minimum Requirements

·        Minimum 7+ years’ experience in technical sales, business development or project logistics.

·        Strong background in ports, maritime operations, heavy lifting, or abnormal transport.

·        Experience within freight forwarding or logistics networks is highly advantageous.

·        Established relationships within shipping lines, freight forwarders and port operators.

·        Proven ability to secure large industrial or infrastructure projects.

Must be a born Salesperson