Senior Strategic Sales - Freight Forwarding

Job description / Role

Our client is a multinational logistics company with a strong infrastructure within the MENA region and with over 300,000 staff globally. They are looking for someone to fill the role of Senior Strategic Sales - Freight Forwarding to develop business in the Dubai market. The company offers an exceptional career path and a great multinational diverse culture to work in.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a very strategic role for the company, the candidate must have at least 4 8 years experience coming from a freight forwarding background focused on selling freight within the UAE market.

A hands on senior person and a sales go getter, someone with a strong contact base in the region and has a proven track record in successfully selling the services. The candidate must be comfortable in presenting and dealing with senior stakeholders, has strong existing relationships within the market and ultimately is capable of developing a strong pipeline within the first 3 months of starting.

Our client is looking for someone who will focus on gaining new business and once the deal is closed it is passed on to key account management team. This is a great opportunity to be highly rewarded for the new business achieved and the candidate will be getting all the support to make him/her successful. The salary package offered is between AED 22,000 - 25,000 with a great commission scheme.

Requirements

- Ideal candidates will possess at least 4 - 8 years of selling experience within the freight industry
- Ability to develop and manage business plans and their strategies to tackle new business growth.
- Strong local contact base and extensive market knowledge
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

If you feel you fit the above profile please do apply now, however kindly note ONLY candidates with the above experience and profile should apply or you will not be shortlisted.

About the Company

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