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Business Development Manager

PROVEN
Jeddah, KSA
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered Yesterday
Business development strategyFreight forwardingSaudi Arabian marketSales target and quota achievementClient relationship managementNegotiation

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Role overview

Full-time Business Development Manager role based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The role focuses on business growth, client-base expansion, revenue, and long-term sustainability.

The client is a global logistics provider offering air, sea, and land freight forwarding solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement strategies for long-term growth and revenue.
  • Retain and grow existing client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Understand company offerings and communicate their value to prospective clients.
  • Prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close new business deals.
  • Align business strengths with customer needs to build partnerships.
  • Research market opportunities, industry trends, and income streams.
  • Generate leads through inbound follow-up, outbound calls, and emails.
  • Open accounts, establish credit facilities, and develop customer onboarding procedures.
  • Meet and exceed quarterly sales quotas.
  • Research target accounts, identify decision-makers, and generate interest.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
  • At least 5–7 years of business development experience in the Saudi Arabian market.
  • Familiarity with local business culture and regulations.
  • Prior freight forwarding company experience is mandatory.
  • A strong network of relevant business contacts is a plus.

Skills and capabilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication and stakeholder relationship management.
  • Negotiation and business development strategy design and implementation.
  • Conflict resolution, self-motivation, multitasking, and team leadership.
  • Track record of achieving sales targets and quotas.
  • Awareness of local and international industry trends and competition.

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