Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

MBR Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Freight Forwarding Sales Executive in Dubai. This role involves spearheading sales, establishing strategic partnerships, and developing tailored logistics solutions. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of logistics experience in the UAE, with strong negotiation and customer service skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics in UAE.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Arabic/Urdu is a plus.
• Driving License and physically fit for daily visits required.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities and build strong client relationships.
• Develop and implement a sales plan strategy to meet monthly goals.
• Manage team and promote engagement to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer Oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

Job description

Job Role: Sales Executive (Freight Forwarding)

Job Location: Dubai, U.A.E.

Job Role:

The Freight Forwarding Sales Executive will spearhead logistics service sales and establish strategic

partnerships with clients throughout the United Arab Emirates. Key responsibilities encompass

identifying business opportunities, fostering robust client relationships, formulating sales strategies, and

collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions aligned with client needs.

Key Result Responsibilities:

• Strategically position profitable solutions with new customers, focusing on domestic and international freight products and services.

• Build density as the Company expands offerings in foreign markets such as Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

• Hold specific knowledge of international and domestic freight forwarding, gateway operations, and current market trends.

• The ability to generate new sales revenue independently and for a designated geographic region.

• Develop an entrance strategy for cold calling, qualifying, and effectively connecting with prospective business partners.

• Creates and drives a sales plan strategy that meets monthly sales goals and initiatives.

• Utilize internal tools to negotiate market freight rates for customers.

• Exude the highest level of customer service to internal and external business partners and set expectations that the task will be completed to their satisfaction.

• Account Management to retain and grow the current client base.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the Company's specialty services, internal resources, competitive strategies, and customer requirements.

• Expand and cultivate the Company's carrier and agent network while developing new partner relationships.

• Manage team, promote, monitor, and engage employees to exceed metrics and organizational goals.

• Coordinate and strengthen efforts and communication with Sales and Logistics Account Executives, allowing maximum visibility of the international service portfolio.

Skills

1. Education (Min. Qualification):

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.

2. Experience (Min. Experience): • A minimum of 3 years experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics in UAE • Logistics and Transportation experience preferred.

3. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines

• Good negotiation skills

• Customer Oriented

• Presentable

• Driving License

• Physically fit for daily visits

• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Arabic/Urdu is a big plus • Willing to travel