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Job summary
A leading logistics and freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee its Jebel Ali operations in Dubai. The successful candidate will manage Air and Sea Freight operations, lead a team of 180, and develop partnerships within the shipping industry. The role offers competitive benefits such as annual leave, air tickets, and medical insurance. This is a high-impact leadership position crucial for business growth.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Air and Sea Freight operations.
- Strong network within the shipping and logistics industry.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage Air and Sea Freight operations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Lead and manage a large team driving operational excellence.
Skills
General Manager Dubai – Location: JAFZA South Jebel Ali Dubai UAE; Salary: AED per month
About the Role: A leading logistics and freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced General Manager Dubai to oversee its Jebel Ali operations. This role requires a highly motivated professional with a strong background in Air and Sea Freight operations, excellent industry connections and a proven ability to drive business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of 180 employees, managing key customer relationships and expanding the company’s presence in the region.
- Oversee and manage Air and Sea Freight operations ensuring efficiency and compliance with industry regulations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents shipping lines and key industry stakeholders.
- Lead, mentor and manage a large team driving operational excellence and team performance.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities with preference given to candidates who bring captive business.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by managing and expanding key client accounts.
- Implement strategies to improve efficiency, profitability and market positioning.
- Ensure full compliance with JAFZA regulations and logistics industry best practices.
- Proven experience in Air and Sea Freight operations.
- Strong network within the shipping and logistics industry including relationships with agents and shipping lines.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with experience managing large teams.
- Business development expertise with a track record of securing and expanding client relationships.
- Preference for candidates who can bring captive business.
- Annual Leave: 30 days per year.
- Air Ticket: Annual ticket for self and spouse.
- Medical Insurance: Coverage for self and spouse.
This is a high-impact leadership role with an opportunity to shape the future of a well-established logistics company’s Dubai operations.
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* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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