Business Development Manager - Sea Freight and Breakbulk

apartmentConnecting Minds placeAbu Dhabi calendar_month 

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager specializing in Sea Freight and Breakbulk logistics. Based in Abu Dhabi, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our market presence, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth within the freight forwarding industry.

Responsibilities:
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in sea freight and breakbulk segments to achieve sales targets.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, freight forwarders, and industry stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify potential growth areas.
  • Prepare and present business proposals, quotations, and contracts to prospective clients.
  • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to enhance brand visibility.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and promotional materials.
  • Monitor and report on sales performance, pipeline status, and market feedback to senior management.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Business Development Manager or similar role within sea freight and breakbulk logistics.
  • Strong understanding of freight forwarding processes, sea freight operations, and industry regulations.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain long-lasting client relationships.
  • Self-motivated with a track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel within the UAE and region as needed.

Salary: AED 20,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Connecting Minds HR Services FZE is an Executive Recruitment agency that focuses on providing the right fit and tailored approach to help our clients to obtain the right match.

Our Jobs influence our life ! A business is only as good as the people within it. We invest in time, we talk to our clients to understand the business needs, motivation and the goals.

We provide world class services such as Executive Search and Selection through our office located in the UAE. We take pride to get the right fit as we personally interview each candidate for the role. This provides a touch of personalized service that goes an extended way with both the candidate and company.

It also gives us the sense of the right match required to make both parties contented.

We come with unique experience in Recruitment, Outsourcing and PRO Services.

We provide search and selection recruitment service in the staffing across different industries.

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