Sales Manager – Logistics

Location: UAE

Industry: Supply Chain & Transport

Recruiter: Le Chene (on behalf of a leading client)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a prominent player in the supply chain and transport sector, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead the growth of their logistics division. This is a pivotal role for a strategic hunter who excels at building a robust portfolio, managing key client relationships, and driving profitable market growth across the UAE.

If you are a motivated sales professional with a proven track record in logistics, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Growth:

Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets for logistics services, including air/ocean freight, road transportation, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain solutions.
Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and leveraging industry contacts.
Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to ensure consistent growth.

2. Client Relationship & Portfolio Management:

Lead the entire sales cycle from initial contact and needs analysis to negotiation, closing, and account onboarding.
Act as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and identifying opportunities for account growth.
Take full ownership of the Profit & Loss (P&L) for your logistics portfolio, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.

3. Strategic Collaboration & Solution Design:

Work closely with operations, customer service, and pricing teams to design competitive, value-driven, and operationally sound logistics solutions for clients.
Act as the "voice of the customer" internally, ensuring client requirements are clearly communicated and executed.
Prepare and present compelling proposals and tenders that effectively address client challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 3+ years of experience in a sales or business development role within the logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain industry.
Proven Track Record: Demonstrable success in winning new, profitable accounts and growing an existing client portfolio.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of freight (air, sea, land), warehousing, and supply chain management principles.
Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation, financial, and analytical skills with the ability to manage P&L effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Leadership & Collaboration: A collaborative team player with the ability to influence and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Residency: Must be currently located in the UAE and available for an interview.

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly Salary: AED 13,000 – AED 15,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits Package: Includes standard benefits as per UAE law (e.g., visa, medical insurance)
Additional Incentives: Performance-based bonus or commission structure (to be confirmed)
Career Growth: Opportunity to build and lead a critical business unit within an established organization.

Sales Manager – Logistics jobs

Sales Manager – Logistics