Assistant Business Development Manager

Clarion Shipping Services L.L.C; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an Assistant Business Development Manager to drive growth and manage client portfolios. The role requires excellent negotiation and communication skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree and 5–6 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of sales or business development experience in logistics.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Proficient in MS Office; CRM exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across all freight modes.
• Support senior management in planning and executing sales strategies.
• Manage existing clients and ensure consistent service satisfaction.
• Conduct regular client visits and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth operations and pricing.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and provide regular performance reports.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding client payments.
• Participate in trade events and networking forums to represent the company.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Join Clarion Shipping Services, a 30-year global logistics leader with a strong presence across the GCC, India, Southeast Asia, the UK, the US, and East Africa, known for excellence in freight forwarding and liquid logistics.

Job Summary

Job Summary: We are looking for a proactive Assistant Business Development Manager to support strategic sales initiatives, manage client portfolios, and drive growth across Clarion’s key trade lanes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across all freight modes.
• Support senior management in planning and executing sales strategies.
• Manage existing clients and ensure consistent service satisfaction.
• Conduct regular client visits and identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth operations and pricing.
• Achieve assigned sales targets and provide regular performance reports.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding client payments.
• Participate in trade events and networking forums to represent the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–6 years of sales or business development experience in logistics.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; CRM exposure preferred.

Compensation and Career Growth

We offer a competitive base salary complemented by performance-based incentives.

Exceptional performers will have the opportunity to advance to a Business Development Manager role within 12–18 months, based on demonstrated results and business performance.

Application

Join our dynamic team at Clarion Shipping and be a part of our growth journey in shaping the future of global logistics and freight forwarding.

Interested candidates may click “Apply Now” or send their updated resume (in PDF file) to [e-mail] with the subject line “ Assistant Business Development Manager”.