Strategic Air & Ocean Business Development Lead

LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE GROUP

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 180,000 - 340,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE GROUP in Saudi Arabia seeks a Business Development Manager - Air & Ocean to drive new customer acquisition and grow freight forwarding revenues across key industrial sectors. You will develop strategic trade lanes, coordinate with operations and commercial teams, and build long-term client relationships to deliver tailored logistics solutions.

The role focuses on expanding the company’s air and ocean freight footprint in the Saudi market, with emphasis on revenue growth,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred.
4–8 years' experience in Freight Forwarding sales within Air and Ocean Freight.
Strong understanding of international shipping operations and Incoterms.
Proven experience within the Saudi Arabian or wider GCC logistics market.
Existing customer relationships within Saudi Arabia would be advantageous.
Experience managing commercial negotiations and achieving revenue targets.
Knowledge of integrated logistics, multimodal transport, or project logistics preferred.
Exposure to industrial cargo, EPC, petrochemical, FMCG, or trading sectors advantageous.
Relationships with shipping lines, airlines, and overseas agents preferred.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Self-motivated professional with strong commercial awareness and market understanding.

Responsibilities

Identify and secure new Air Freight and Ocean Freight business opportunities.
Develop strong customer pipelines across industrial and commercial sectors.
Conduct customer meetings, sales visits, and commercial presentations regularly.
Promote integrated logistics solutions including transport and warehousing services.
Prepare RFQs, quotations, and commercial proposals with internal teams.
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to secure profitable business.
Drive revenue growth while achieving gross profit and margin targets.
Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the Saudi logistics sector.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
Ensure high customer satisfaction and support account development initiatives.
Identify cross-selling opportunities across logistics and supply chain services.
Maintain accurate pipeline reporting within CRM and Odoo systems.
Track sales activities, conversion rates, and opportunity progression.
Provide regular commercial updates and forecasting to management.