Logistics Specialist

Are you experienced in cross-trade commercial activities , driving sales and acquisition of new business , while supporting existing clients? Then you are the one we are looking for!

This is an exciting opportunity with one of our esteemed clients , a 30-year-old leading Shipping, Freight Forwarding, and Logistics company based in Dubai , known for its strong global presence and commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and commercially aware quotations to sales staff, clients, branches, and the extended company's Network on a cross-trade basis.
• Ensure quotations reflect the best pricing opportunities while maximizing commercial value.
• Negotiate competitive rates with shipping lines and follow up on space confirmations in China and other countries.
• Handle pricing inquiries from overseas sales teams, branches, customers, and network partners efficiently.
• Coordinate with agents and customers, providing complete updates on their shipments.
• Procure buy rates when required to enable shipments and provide operations with routing, carrier information, and contract details.
• Maintain and update relevant customer & prospect contact activities in a customer relation Management database system
• Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about competitor activity, pricing & tactics and communicate this to the relevant manager in Head Office.
• Frequently monitor and report commercial activities to the Sales Manager and General Manager in Head Office.
• Identify and resolve customer concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualification / Skills / Experience

• Should have bachelor’s degree / relevant qualification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cross trade shipping activities.
• Must be from freight forwarding / shipping industry.
• Proven experience in cross-trade or international freight pricing at a similar level.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver competitive pricing solutions.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external teams.
• Proficient in CRM systems and quotation tools.
• Good communication skills with customers and shipping lines.
• Experience in planning & executing commercial activities
• Experience in obtaining quotes from shipping lines, especially from China.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Sales drive
• Ability to motivate team members, team player
• Self-Driven & Proactive
• Result Oriented with a positive outlook
• Well-presented and business-like
• Good speaking & writing skills
• Good face-to-face and telephone communicator
• Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel
• Keen for new experience and responsibilities and accountability

Job Location: Dubai

Type of Employment: Permanent / Full time

What you can expect from the employer

• An attractive salary.
• Health insurance.
• A clean and hygienic environment.
• Working with decent / highly educated and professional team.
• Opportunities to learn and improve credentials.

More Information

• Salary Offer AED 8000 to 9000
• Experience Level Mid-Senior level
• Minimum Years of Experience 5 years