Strategic Freight Forwarding Growth Manager

Next Hires Management Consultancies; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Hire Management Consultancies in the UAE is hiring an experienced Business Development Manager for the freight forwarding sector. The role focuses on developing new business from international clients in Sea, Air, and Land freight, with an emphasis on meeting predefined targets set by management.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of freight forwarding sales experience, an existing customer base, and a solid understanding of logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development in the freight forwarding industry.
• GP target of 3–4 times the target salary.
• Minimum 3–4 years' experience in freight forwarding Sales (Air, Sea & Express).
• Must have existing customer base from the respective market.
• Understanding of logistics operations and freight industry, products & services.

Responsibilities

• Business Opportunity Development: identify potential clients and market opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Sales Strategy & Execution: prepare proposals, negotiate terms, close deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure onboarding and service delivery.

Skills

Freight forwarding sales

Client relationship management

Market research

Lead generation

Sales presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Next Hire Management Consultancies in the UAE is hiring an experienced Business Development Manager for the freight forwarding sector. The role focuses on developing new business from international clients in Sea, Air, and Land freight, with an emphasis on meeting predefined targets set by management.

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of freight forwarding sales experience, an existing customer base, and a solid understanding of logistics operations.