Job title: Business Development Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Shipping & Logistics
Functional Expertise: Commodities Supply Chain & Procurement
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Dubai
Job published: 09/05/2025
Job ID: 41884
Contact name: Danielle Williams

Job Description

Are you a driven and dynamic sales professional with deep knowledge of project cargo and the Saudi logistics landscape? We’re hiring a Business Development Manager for a leading international shipping and logistics company.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and take ownership of end-to-end business development across breakbulk, RORO, and ODC services.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Drive business growth through new client acquisition and relationship management.
  • Independently manage full-cycle project cargo operations (ODC, RORO, Breakbulk).
  • Collaborate with internal teams on pre-sales, technical studies, and project execution.
  • Visit clients, vendors, and transporters regularly across Saudi Arabia.
  • Monitor and deliver on KPIs, ensuring a minimum of 4x salary in sales targets.
  • Offer value-added logistics solutions and door-to-door services.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

 

Requirements:

 

  • 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding, project cargo, or NVOCC sales in Saudi Arabia.
  • Strong exposure to RORO, breakbulk, and ODC cargo movement.
  • Familiarity with local freight forwarders, transporters, and vendors.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Valid Saudi driving license.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 

Thank you for your application. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

 

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