Business Development Manager

Eiger Marvel Human Resource Consultancies; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Excellent career growth opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Job summary

Eiger Marvel Human Resource Consultancies in the UAE seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in freight forwarding. You will lead Ocean and Air Freight sales, promote warehousing and customs clearance services, and expand the customer base across UAE/GCC.

The role requires a strong network among carriers and clients, leadership and negotiation skills, and a proven track record in developing strategies for market expansion. A valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of freight forwarding experience.
• Strong industry network with carriers, agents and clients.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by promoting end-to-end freight forwarding solutions.
• Manage Ocean Freight sales (Export Import and Cross-Trade) for FCL & LCL.
• Lead Air Freight sales (Export Import and Cross-Trade).
• Promote Warehousing Distribution Customs Clearance and Transportation services.
• Handle Break Bulk and ODC shipment requirements.
• Grow revenue through client retention and acquisition of new customers.

Skills

Business development

Freight forwarding

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth across our freight forwarding services. The ideal candidate will have strong industry knowledge an established customer base and the ability to develop new business opportunities in the UAE market.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business by promoting end-to-end freight forwarding solutions.
  

• Manage Ocean Freight sales (Export Import and Cross-Trade) for FCL & LCL.
  

• Lead Air Freight sales (Export Import and Cross-Trade).
  

• Promote Warehousing Distribution Customs Clearance and Transportation services.
  

• Handle Break Bulk and ODC shipment requirements.
  

• Grow revenue through client retention and acquisition of new customers.
  

• Maintain proactive client relationships ensuring timely rate renewals follow-ups and payment collection.
  

• Identify market opportunities and develop strategies for business expansion.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 45 years of experience in freight forwarding sales or business development (Air & Sea).
  

• Strong customer network in the UAE/GCC freight forwarding market.
  

• Deep understanding of logistics operations and freight industry services.
  

• Valid driving license is mandatory.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive incentives.
  

• Excellent career growth and development opportunities.
  

• Supportive and inclusive work culture.
  

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business or related field (MBA preferred). 4-5 years of freight forwarding experience. Strong industry network with carriers agents and clients. Proven track record in business development and sales. Excellent leadership negotiation and communication skills. Strong knowledge of trade lanes and local regulatory frameworks.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred)