Job title: Sales Executive – Breakbulk & Project Cargo
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Shipping & Logistics
Functional Expertise: Supply Chain & Procurement
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Dubai
Job published: 09/07/2025
Job ID: 44144
Contact name: Danielle Williams

Job Description

Sales Executive – Breakbulk & Project Cargo

 

Driving License: Required (own vehicle; fuel costs reimbursed for sales calls)

Type: Full-Time | Immediate Start Preferred

 

We are seeking a results-driven Sales Executive with a strong background in Breakbulk and Project Cargo to join our dynamic freight forwarding team. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of hands-on sales experience, be well-versed in high and heavy cargo, and bring a network of active clients.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated forwarder who is confident in their ability to generate revenue, manage complex cargo movements, and build lasting client relationships.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in breakbulk, project cargo, and Container forwarding
  • Maintain and grow existing client relationships with a consultative sales approach
  • Provide tailored logistics solutions for high and heavy cargo movements across ocean, land, and multimodal transport
  • Collaborate closely with operations and pricing teams to deliver accurate proposals and competitive rates
  • Prepare and present quotations, manage negotiations, and close deals
  • Conduct regular client visits, site meetings, and technical discussions
  • Meet sales targets with a minimum of 4x monthly salary in net revenue generation
  • Candidate Requirements
  • 5–7 years experience in freight forwarding sales, with a focus on breakbulk/project cargo and containers
  • Proven ability to generate business independently and bring active clients
  • Strong personality with integrity, drive, and commercial acumen
  • Familiarity with port operations, heavy lift coordination, and OOG shipments is a plus

 

Requirements:

 

  • Fluent in English
  • Must have a valid UAE driving license and own vehicle
  • Ability to travel across the UAE for client meetings and site visits
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • UAE employment benefits as per labour law
  • Fuel reimbursement for all business-related sales calls

 

Who Should Apply?

 

If you're a forwarder with strong breakbulk and project cargo experience, a solid client base, and a hunger to grow business with full commercial support behind you — we’d love to hear from you.

 

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

 

Please note that by applying to this role, your profile will be searchable in our database.  Our Recruiters will contact you should another suitable role become available.