[Hiring] Business Development Manager – Freight & Logistics Dubai UAE
Position: Business Development Manager – Freight & Logistics
Date Posted: 31st October 2026
Industry: Freight Forwarding & Logistics
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 4 Years
Qualification: Not Specified
Salary: AED 10,000 – AED 15,000 per month (Estimated)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
A Dubai-based freight and logistics company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive business growth across its freight forwarding and logistics services. The company provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including air freight, sea freight, land transportation, warehousing, and customs clearance for international trade.
This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional with an established network in the UAE logistics industry who can independently manage the complete sales cycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, negotiating commercial agreements, and achieving sales targets while contributing to the company’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across freight forwarding and logistics services.
• Manage the complete sales cycle, including prospecting, lead generation, negotiations, deal closure, and client onboarding.
• Utilize an existing client network to generate new business and convert prospects into long-term customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, importers, exporters, and logistics partners.
• Understand customer requirements and coordinate with operations teams to deliver competitive logistics solutions.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and achieve assigned sales targets.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and provide regular business development reports.
• Monitor UAE logistics market trends, freight rates, and competitor activities.
Requirements:
• Minimum 4 years of B2B sales experience in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Proven ability to generate new business and independently close sales.
• Established client relationships and a strong professional network within the UAE logistics market are highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of air freight, sea freight, land transportation, warehousing, and customs clearance services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Candidates must currently be based in the UAE.
• Valid UAE driving license.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• B2B sales, lead generation, and client acquisition.
• Air freight, sea freight, land transportation, and customs clearance.
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