Overview of the role:
Support the commercial growth of Freight Forwarding business by bringing new customers on board and additional business from existing customers whilst managing multiple relationships internally and externally.
What you will do:
Required Skills to be successful:
• Comprehensive expertise in international freight forwarding, market trends, and global trade practices.
• In-depth understanding of the freight forwarding and supply chain industry within the Dubai market.
• Extensive knowledge of trade dynamics involving UAE and the wider GCC/Middle East region.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively, with a strong aptitude for influencing customer decisions and driving positive outcomes
About the Team:
Reporting to the Commercial MENA Head, You will work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
What equips you for the role:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding sales within Dubai market
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.