Senior Sales Executive – Sea Freight & Freight Forwarding (Jeddah)

Munawla Cargo Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Munawla Cargo Company, a Saudi freight forwarding and logistics provider, seeks an experienced Senior Sales Executive in Jeddah to drive growth and expand our market presence. You will leverage established relationships to win new customers and secure profitable sea freight business.

The role requires proven sea freight sales experience, strong market knowledge of Jeddah, and the ability to coordinate with pricing and operations to deliver competitive, reliable services. Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sea freight sales and freight forwarding in the Jeddah market.
• Knowledge of the Jeddah customer base including importers, exporters, manufacturers, trading companies, and other potential customers.
• Established commercial relationships enabling new business development and profitability.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing customer accounts.
• Solid knowledge of FCL/LCL shipments, sea freight pricing, shipping lines, overseas agents, and import/export procedures.
• Experience preparing quotations, negotiating freight rates, and managing customer relationships.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers in the Jeddah market.
• Develop and manage existing customer accounts.
• Prepare competitive sea freight quotations and negotiate rates.
• Coordinate with pricing and operations teams to ensure competitive offers.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve agreed targets.

Skills

Sea freight sales

Freight forwarding

Market knowledge (Jeddah)

Customer relationships

Quotations & negotiation

English proficiency

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Business/Marketing/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Munawla Cargo Company is a Saudi freight forwarding and logistics provider established in 1997, serving importers, exporters, and businesses across the Kingdom. With operations in Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah, the company provides integrated logistics solutions, with a strong focus on international sea freight and freight forwarding services.

Munawla supports import and export shipments through a network of shipping lines, overseas agents, and logistics partners, delivering reliable and tailored solutions to meet customers’ shipping requirements.

Company Description:

Munawla Cargo Company is a Saudi freight forwarding and logistics provider established in 1997, serving importers, exporters, and businesses across the Kingdom. With operations in Dammam, Riyadh, and Jeddah, the company provides integrated logistics solutions, with a strong focus on international sea freight and freight forwarding services.

Munawla supports import and export shipments through a network of shipping lines, overseas agents, and logistics partners, delivering reliable and tailored solutions to meet customers’ shipping requirements.

Role Description:

Munawla Cargo Company is seeking an experienced Senior Sales Executive specializing in Sea Freight and Freight Forwarding, based in Jeddah, to drive business growth, acquire new customers, and expand the company’s market presence.

The ideal candidate must have proven sea freight sales experience, a strong understanding of the Jeddah logistics market, and established commercial relationships that can support new business development.

Key responsibilities include identifying and acquiring new customers, developing existing accounts, preparing competitive sea freight quotations, negotiating rates and commercial terms, and building long-term customer relationships. The role requires close coordination with pricing and operations teams to ensure competitive offers, efficient shipment handling, and high customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will maintain an active sales pipeline, monitor competitor activities, identify new business opportunities, and achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Mandatory: Proven experience in sea freight sales and freight forwarding within the Jeddah market.
• Strong knowledge of the Jeddah customer base, including importers, exporters, manufacturers, trading companies, and other potential shipping customers.
• Established commercial relationships and the ability to leverage market knowledge to acquire new customers and generate profitable business.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing customer accounts.
• Solid knowledge of FCL and LCL shipments, sea freight pricing, shipping lines, overseas agents, and import/export procedures.
• Experience preparing quotations, negotiating freight rates, and managing customer relationships.
• Good understanding of the Saudi freight forwarding market and local competition.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Good command of English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
  

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Candidates with direct sea freight sales experience in Jeddah, a strong understanding of the local market, established customer relationships, and the ability to generate new business and profitable revenue are strongly encouraged to apply.