Officer - Business Development

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Business Development Officer to drive growth in the freight and logistics sector. The role involves identifying business opportunities, managing customer relations, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience in freight sales. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential. This position offers a full-time contract with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in freight sales or business development.
• Knowledge of logistics and freight forwarding processes.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research.
• Handle enquiries from freight forwarders and prepare quotations.
• Maintain strong market awareness and monitor competitor activity.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Resolve account-related issues including payments.
• Enhance brand awareness through client engagement.
• Prepare and deliver sales performance reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Sales target achievement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Officer - Business Development
Location: Dubai, UAE
Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking a Business Development Officer to help grow our freight and logistics business in Dubai. This role focuses on identifying opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and driving sales performance in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, exhibitions, and client visits.

• Handle enquiries from freight forwarders, prepare quotations, and convert them into confirmed orders.

• Maintain strong market awareness, monitor competitor activity, and adapt strategies to meet customer needs.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met effectively.

• Resolve account-related issues including payments and service concerns.

• Enhance brand awareness through client engagement and consistent reporting.

• Prepare and deliver sales performance reports.

• Perform other business development duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in freight sales or business development.

• Knowledge of logistics and freight forwarding processes.

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.

• Fluency in English required; additional languages are an advantage.