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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Accounting Degree or Similar Essential
• Intermediate Computer Literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Job Related Requirements

• In the process of studying for the qualification of a Chartered Accountant

​​​​​​​Main purpose of the role

• To follow the SAICA program in order to qualify

​​​​​​​Duties and Responsibilities

• The position entails a 3-year training programme as part of the SAICA TOPP Programme where the aim will be to finally qualify as a CA(SA)
• The position will involve 3 rotations per year, where 4 months will be spent in a department at a time.
• Trainees will also be eligible for sufficient study leave when writing their APC exam.
• Trainees will have access to mentors who will support and encourage them during their exams and studies.
• DSV will pay for the trainees’ preparation courses and exams for both ITC and APC
• Growth under a finance team with wealth of experience and a passion to develop the profession

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Main Purpose of The Role:

• Hunt of New Business from new clients and serve as the main point of contact for customers, providing exceptional service and fostering positive relationships, maintain and grow existing customer base for the allocated region and meet monthly and annual retention targets.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years Key Account Management / sales experience.
• Presentation skills.
• Seek and grow new client base in the logistics market for the allocated Region and meet monthly and annual new business targets that have been set.
• Support all aspects of the account relationship as a primary point of contact for customer.
• Ability to investigate and resolve customer complaints, concerns, and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address customer issues effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions, and enquiries via CRM.
• Generate key performance monthly reports as needed to track customer service metrics and performance.
• Identify root causes of customer issues and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate customer feedback and insights to relevant stakeholders for continuous improvement.
• Strive to exceed customer expectations by delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships.
• Help identify all potential risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Identify and implement continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Maintain client base as per MAS requirement, grow revenue via extraction of additional opportunities within the client base.
• Work closely with Operations to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Works with Finance as needed to collectively resolve any discrepancies and assist with invoice and payment resolution.
• Proactively manage and monitor and present customer/’s KPI’s through data quality processes.
• Become a part of an account focused cross-functional team that proactively participates in the account planning, sales support & delivery process.
• Analysis of sales-related information and report weekly to the regional sales manager.
• Maintaining client data and updating regularly.
• Continuous reporting on competitor and industry analysis.
• Assist in tender/proposal production and delivery (preparation and presentation).
• Create sustainable value for customers by adopting an innovative approach to their business.
• Meet the expected client call ratio KPI as indicated by your manager and agreed MAS in achieving retention targets set.

Electives

• Strong personal characteristics, energy, drive, focus, motivation, responsibility.
• Self-motivated and ability to use own initiative, with the ability to work without supervision.
• Well-developed time management skills - ability to work to deadlines and with timetables.
• Multitasking is essential.
• Project management of initiatives where required.
• The ability to seek opportunities for synergy and integration.
• Business acumen – analyzing financial information, dealing with complexity, problem solving and using sound judgment.
• Identifying critical operational or other issues and recommending solutions.
• Ability to continuously review / refine processes to achieve the optimal solution.
• Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong business development skills.

Computer packages:

• MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint (Intermediate).
• Advanced skill would be advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Matric (Essential).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Seek and grow new client base in the distribution market for the allocated region and meet monthly and annual new business targets that have been set.
• Manage client relationships.
• Monthly billing and financial reporting shared with the various stakeholders.
• General administrative duties – daily.
• Represent the DSV brand.
• Analysis of sales related information and report weekly to Regional Sales Manager.
• Maintaining client data and update regularly.
• Continuous reporting on competitor and industry analysis.
• Assist in tender/proposal production and delivery. (preparation and presentation)
• Create sustainable value for customers by adopting an innovative approach to their business.
• Ensure that the required monthly and accumulative targets are met.
• Implementation and communication of signed business is shared with all stakeholders.
• Management of debtor’s days of clients within the company’s requirements.
• Ensure regular Inter department communication.
• Identifying cross silo solutions and work with other Department heads to ensure successful partnerships.
• Ensure all client files are updated and maintained as per the company procedures and Quality Management System.
• Carry out any other duties as may be requested by Management.
• Update and maintain the internal CRM System.
• Meet the expected client call ratio KPI as indicated by your manager.