Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager with at least 5 years of sales experience in freight forwarding. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of air, sea, and land transport operations, alongside excellent communication skills. This role involves developing business, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. A UAE Driving License is preferred. The position offers opportunities for networking and client engagement in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and land transport operations.
• UAE Driving License preferred to visit clients and expand business reach.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain new business opportunities in freight forwarding.
• Build and manage relationships with clients for long-term partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver tailored solutions for clients across all freight modes.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by generating leads and closing deals.
• Coordinate with operations and customer service teams for shipment execution.
• Stay updated on market trends and industry developments.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our freight forwarding team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in sales within the freight forwarding industry a strong network of clients and the ability to achieve sales targets while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify develop and maintain new business opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics.
• Build and manage relationships with clients to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Prepare and deliver tailored solutions for clients across air sea and land freight.
• Meet and exceed sales targets by generating leads and closing deals.
• Coordinate with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth execution of shipments.
• Stay updated on market trends competitor activities and industry developments.
• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of air freight sea freight and land transport operations.
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.
• UAE Driving License preferred (to visit clients and expand business reach).