Job Openings at Talent Grid Africa

• The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping inland performance by aligning sales, operations, pricing, and product development, ensuring that inland services are not only competitive but consistently profitable.
• In today’s logistics environment, inland transport is no longer just a support function it is a major driver of customer value, efficiency, and revenue growth. This role sits right at the center of that transformation.

What you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing inland strategy to drive volume and profitability
• Designing pricing structures, tariffs, and surcharges for sustainable margins
• Identifying and converting new inland business opportunities
• Leveraging market intelligence and competitor insights to guide decisions
• Managing performance through forecasting, KPIs, and reporting
• Collaborating across commercial and operational teams to improve outcomes
• Supporting inland product development and network optimization

What we are looking for:

• 7–10 years of experience in logistics, inland transport, trucking, or rail
• Strong commercial mindset with analytical decision-making ability
• Deep understanding of regional inland markets and transport networks
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• A results-driven, proactive professional with strong problem-solving skills

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• (JBPs), and strengthening long-term partnerships across key accounts. It requires a balance of strategic thinking, execution discipline, and strong relationship management.

What this role is really about:

• At its core, this position is about owning the performance of key accounts end-to-end.

That means:

• Turning strategy into measurable revenue outcomes
• Building long-term, value-driven partnerships with retail clients
• Driving accountability through well-executed Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
• Ensuring in-store excellence, from visibility to product availability
• Continuously identifying new opportunities to grow account value
• Key areas of impact:
• Revenue growth and commercial performance across key accounts
• Execution and tracking of Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
• Strengthening strategic relationships with retail partners
• Driving in-store visibility, merchandising, and distribution
• Leveraging data and insights to optimize account performance

Who we’re looking for:

• This role requires a commercially sharp, execution-focused professional who brings:
• 4–7+ years’ experience in key account management, retail, or FMCG
• A proven track record of managing and growing strategic accounts
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• High ownership, accountability, and attention to performance metrics
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action