Director of Growth ( Logistics Sector)
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Job Title: Director of Growth – Logistics & Road Freight (Group Role) PLEASE READ THE JD CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!
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Job Title: Director of Growth – Logistics & Road Freight (Group Role)
PLEASE READ THE JD CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!
Company: Digitiz (Hiring for a
About The Role
Digitiz is hiring on behalf of a leading logistics and road freight group seeking a Director of Growth to drive commercial expansion, business development, and M&A initiatives across the region.
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on scaling operations, entering new markets, and identifying strategic acquisition opportunities.
Growth Strategy & Expansion
- Develop and execute the group’s growth roadmap across GCC and international markets
- Identify new business opportunities, trade lanes, and verticals
- Lead market entry strategies including partnerships and greenfield expansion
Business Development
- Drive enterprise sales and key account acquisition
- Build relationships with major clients across FMCG, retail, industrial, and e-commerce sectors
- Lead large-scale tenders, contracts, and strategic partnerships
M&A & Strategic Partnerships
- Identify and evaluate acquisition targets, joint ventures, and partnerships
- Lead due diligence, financial modeling, and deal execution
- Oversee post-merger integration and value creation
Commercial Performance
- Own and deliver revenue growth and profitability targets
- Monitor KPIs including margin, utilization, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with operations to ensure scalable and efficient growth
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with executive leadership on strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional teams across sales, operations, and finance
- Build a high-performance growth and commercial team
Requirements
- 10–15+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or road freight
- Proven track record in business development and revenue growth
- Strong experience in M&A, investments, or strategic partnerships
- Deep understanding of GCC logistics market
- Strong financial acumen (valuation, ROI, deal structuring)
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multi-country expansion
- Background in 3PL, trucking, or freight platforms
- MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus
Key Kpis
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- Market expansion (new regions launched)
- Successful M&A deals and integrations
- Key account acquisition and retention
- Profitability and margin improvement
Why Join
- Opportunity to shape the growth of a leading logistics group
- High visibility role with direct impact on regional expansion strategy
- Dynamic, fast-growing industry with strong investment backing
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