Sales Executive - Sea Import

Smyth and Bradshaw

Dubai, UAE

Ref: OP926-38

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Sales / Business Development for Freight Forwarding Business
- Has to possess thorough knowledge & Business development on Sea Import
- Correspondence with Foreign Supplier regarding Shipment Schedule, documents availability of Material etc.
- Scrutiny of Documents, Purchase Order, letter of Credit etc.
- Tracking of Shipments/ Containers with shipping line/Forwarders etc.
- Coordination with CHA regarding Custom Clearance of Consignments,
- Follow up with Transporters for timely delivery of Consignments
- CoOrdination with Shipping line/Freight Forwarders for Charges, Container Status etc.
- Checking of Bills of CHA's, Freight Forwarders for Payment.
- Must have a proven track record of achieving Sales numbers and also driving the same.
- Seeking new business avenues
- Must possess the capability to also tap Major Accounts involving strategic selling and preemptive insight into upcoming market segments.
- Cultivating potential clients and securing agreements
- Interaction with customer and offer alternatives based on financial strength
- Usage of creative and state of art technique in sales promotions
- Must have excellent presentation and leadership skills.
- Good contacts of Consignees and Shippers very essential and also with Shipping Lines, Airlines and NVOCC's.

Requirements

- UAE driving license is a must
- Experience in relevant Industry: Sea Freight
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment.
- Possess excellent personal organization and business administration skills in accordance with modern best practice methods.
- Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt.

Please note that the job is for sales strictly in freight.

About the Company

Smyth and Bradshaw offers a unique and innovative approach to the search process.

With an unwavering passion for people and commitment to unparalleled service, Smyth and Bradshaw has successfully been matching people to jobs for the past 20 years.

In 2014 Smyth and Bradshaw arrived to Dubai with the goal of serving as an intermediary between clients and candidates to help both parties better meet their needs.

Get personalised updates on latest vacancies
Job Alerts by Email
  • Personalised updates on latest career opportunities
  • Insights on hiring and employment activity in your industry
  • Typically sent twice a month
Sales and Marketing Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 10,500

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience