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Business Development Manager Customs Freight ForwardingProject Logistics UAE

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USD 50,000 - 90,000

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3 days ago
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Job summary

An established logistics company in Dubai is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives in the project logistics sector. The ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, strong connections in the EPC and Oil & Gas sectors, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive business expansion in the UAE market.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
An entrepreneurial environment
Strong operational and backoffice support

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years experience in international freight forwarding business development.
  • Strong knowledge in the USA trade lane utilizing FMC licensing advantages.
  • Expertise in project logistics including OOG, Breakbulk.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in project logistics and freight forwarding across the UAE.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key clients in EPC, Oil & Gas and heavy industry sectors.
  • Develop and manage a strong pipeline for both general and project cargo.

Skills

Communication
Negotiation
Relationship Management
Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

Job
Description

Job
Title:
Business Development Manager Customs Freight
Forwarding & Project Logistics
(UAE)
Location: Dubai UAE
(Jumeirah Bay Tower JLT)

About the
Company

An international logistics and
project forwarding specialist with nearly five decades of global
experience is expanding its presence in Dubai. The company serves
major industrial sectors including EPC (Engineering Procurement
& Construction) oil and gas and heavy industry clients
offering multimodal transport solutions customs clearance and
complex project logistics. The Dubai office is an established hub
and now seeks entrepreneurial talent to accelerate business growth
across the UAE and GCC.

Role
Overview

The company is seeking a dynamic
and resultsdriven Business Development Manager to lead growth
initiatives in the UAE market. The ideal candidate will have strong
expertise in project logistics including OOG (OutofGauge) Breakbulk
and opentop cargo and wellestablished relationships in the EPC and
Oil & Gas sectors. Candidates should have experience
working in an SME freight forwarding environment with a proven
ability to develop business from scratch especially in the USA
trade lane.

Key
Responsibilities

  • Identify
    and secure new business opportunities in project logistics and
    freight forwarding across the UAE.
  • Leverage the
    companys FMC license and competitive rates to expand USA cargo
    volumes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with
    key clients in EPC Oil & Gas and heavy industry
    sectors.
  • Develop and manage a strong pipeline
    for both general and project cargo.
  • Represent
    the company in client meetings industry events and networking
    opportunities.
  • Collaborate with pricing
    operations and backoffice teams to deliver complex logistics
    solutions.
  • Establish partnerships with service
    providers shipping lines airlines and transport
    companies.
  • Contribute to overall strategy and
    leadership decisions in the
    UAE.

Ideal Candidate
Profile

  • Minimum 5 years
    experience in international freight forwarding business
    development.
  • Strong knowledge and proven
    experience in the USA trade lane utilizing FMC licensing
    advantages.
  • Expertise in project logistics
    including OOG Breakbulk and complex
    shipments.
  • A wellestablished network within EPC
    and Oil & Gas sectors.
  • Experience
    working for SME freight forwarders and building business through
    strategic thirdparty
    partnerships.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with
    strong independent decisionmaking
    ability.
  • Experience in launching or growing a
    business in the UAE is a strong
    advantage.
  • Excellent communication negotiation
    and relationship management
    skills.

Whats on
Offer

  • The chance to
    join a growing global business with exciting growth plans in the
    UAE and GCC.
  • Competitive compensation
    package.
  • An entrepreneurial environment with
    the freedom to make a real impact.
  • Strong
    operational and backoffice support from the global
    team.

Location:
Jumeirah Bay Tower JLT Dubai
UAE

How to
Apply:

Please send your CV and cover
letter to with the subject
line:
BDM PF UAE Application Your
Name

Required
Experience:

Manager

Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years

Vacancy:
1

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