Job Description
Business Development Manager Freight Forwarding
Locations: Jeddah Riyadh & Dammam
The Opportunity:
A leading global freight forwarding and logistics company is expanding operations in Saudi Arabia and is looking for dynamic Business Development Managers to spearhead growth across general cargo and multimodal forwarding.
Why Join
- Global Platform: Be part of an internationally recognized logistics provider with a strong presence in 40 countries and decades of industry expertise.
- Diverse Specialization: Work with teams experienced in project forwarding supply chain services heavy lift and complex logistics for sectors like oil & gas power chemicals and industrial projects.
- Local Strength: Long-established operations in Saudi Arabia with offices across key cities supporting seamless supply chain solutions for major clients.
Whats on Offer:
- Career Growth: Develop within a well-established fast-growing logistics organization.
- Competitive Package: An attractive basic salary benefits and a market-leading commission plan that rewards client acquisition from year one through year three.
- Flexibility: A modern working environment with remote working options and individual development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new business opportunities in freight forwarding (airfreight seafreight land transport and breakbulk).
- Generate leads contact decision-makers and manage the entire sales cycle from quoting to closing.
- Maintain strong relationships with local companies including EPCs and industrial clients.
- Lead RFQ and bid processes pricing strategies and commercial negotiations.
- Analyze client profitability and ensure timely payments and complaint resolution.
- Contribute to company strategy developing outbound sales approaches and best practices.
Your Background:
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience in freight forwarding within Saudi Arabia.
- Strong portfolio in general cargo and multimodal forwarding.
- Proven ability in cold calling quoting and client acquisition.
- Strong network with local Saudi companies and industrial sectors.
- Commercial acumen and experience in complex negotiations.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.
If you are ambitious results-driven and ready to take your career and earnings to the next level we want to hear from you!
Interested candidates please send your CV and availability to to arrange a confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
Manager