Head of Sales - Freight Forwarding

Middle East Executive

Saudi Arabia

Ref: RP085-32

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A large logistics business, who have a strong foothold and presence in the GCC are currently expanding their operations due to the success of the strategic road map over the last 2 years.

This well-known 3PL are currently recruiting for a Head of Sales in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to support with the growth of the Freight Forwarding business.

We are looking for Sales Managers that are currently leading a team and P&L and are ready to take the next step into a General Manager position in 12 to 18 months, which is what the carved-out succession plan will be.

This business offers higher than market rate salaries, offering between 15,000 SAR – 22,000 SAR + lucrative commission package, as well as a long term regional development path.

Salary:
SAR 15,000 to 22,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

As the title suggests you will be responsible for creating and developing opportunities through relationship management with new target clients, across a number of industry sectors as well as managing the full operations for the freight forwarding team.

You must have strong sales experience and thorough understanding of Freight Forwarding. A deep understanding of the sector and an ability to engage and influence at Director Level is paramount.

You must have managed a sales team and have a proven track record of hitting your own gross profit targets as well as your team gross profit target as you will be responsible for the full P&L.

If you have proven experience of delivering on revenue targets within a similar environment, then please apply today!

Please apply if you have Freight Forwarding or Logistics Sales Experience

About the Company

The Middle East Executive Group has become the first choice for industry professionals wanting to work in the Gulf region.

We understand exactly how supply chain performance and sales performance impacts the bottom line and top line of product led businesses and we have the experience, network & expertise to match skilled professionals with exciting new roles that suit their experience, passion and drive in this highly strategic industry.

Our specialist teams internally are;

  • Commercial Management & Sales
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Strategic HR
  • Strategy
  • Engineering

The industries we focus on are;

  • 3PL / Freight Forwarding
  • Food & FMCG
  • Medical & Pharmaceutical
  • Ecommerce
  • Retail
  • Engineering

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