Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding
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About the Role
OCTAVIA LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC. provides a full range of global transportation solutions across air freight, sea freight, road freight, and rail. The company supports clients in diverse industries with end-to-end services, including customs clearance, project cargo handling, and cargo insurance.
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Company Description
OCTAVIA LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC. provides a full range of global transportation solutions across air freight, sea freight, road freight, and rail.
The company supports clients in diverse industries with end-to-end services, including customs clearance, project cargo handling, and cargo insurance.
Each service is tailored to meet the specific operational and commercial needs of customers.
OCTAVIA LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC. focuses on reliability, flexibility, and customer-centric solutions to help businesses move goods efficiently and securely.
Role Description
- This is a full-time, on-site Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding role based in Dubai, c
- overing all Emirates and GCC
- .
- Prospect, identify, and develop new business opportunities in freight forwarding across air, sea, road, and project cargo services.
- Managing the full sales cycle, preparing and presenting quotations, negotiating rates and contracts, and closing deals in line with company targets.
- Cold calling, tele-sales, maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients, understanding their logistics needs, and coordinating with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth execution.
- The Sales Executive will also conduct market research, monitor competitor activities, maintain accurate sales reports, and represent the company at industry events or client meetings as required.
- Hunt for new B2B clients across the UAE and grow our customer base by understand client supply chain needs
- Work closely with pricing & operations to deliver tailored logistics solutions
Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of Air Freight & Sea Freight operations (UAE trucking/land transport market - big plus)
- 1–3 years of logistics sales experience preferred — or a strong ops background and the ambition to switch into sales
- Strong negotiation skills (English required. Arabic a bonus)
- Valid UAE driving license
- Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales, with a strong understanding of air, sea, road freight, and project cargo solutions.
- Ability to analyze client requirements, prepare tailored proposals, and present solutions clearly and persuasively.
- Familiarity with customs clearance processes, Incoterms, and international trade and shipping documentation.
- Comfort working with CRM tools, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and basic reporting and forecasting methods.
- Valid UAE work eligibility and willingness to travel locally for client visits and meetings as needed.
What You Get
- Competitive salary + attractive commission structure
- Growth opportunities within a global logistics network
- Transport allowance, phone
- Standard UAE benefits
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