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We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our freight forwarding team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in sales within the logistics and freight forwarding industry, a strong network of clients, and the ability to achieve sales targets while providing excellent customer service.

• Identify, develop, and maintain new business opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics.

• Build and manage relationships with clients to ensure long-term partnerships.

• Prepare and deliver tailored solutions for clients across air, sea, and land freight.

• Meet and exceed sales targets by generating leads and closing deals.

• Coordinate with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth execution of shipments.

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management.

• Minimum 3 years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding / logistics in Dubai.

• Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and land transport operations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.

• Existing client base in UAE logistics market is an advantage.

• UAE Driving License preferred (to visit clients and expand business reach).

Location: UAE

Industry Experience: 1-2 Years

Job Title: Field Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding
Location: Bur Dubai, UAE
Experience Required: 1–2 years in freight forwarding Field Sales
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Field Sales Executive with experience in freight forwarding and the shipping industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating new business, maintaining existing client relationships, and achieving sales targets related to international and domestic freight services, including sea, air, land transport and logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities in freight forwarding
• Maintain and expand a portfolio of existing clients by understanding their logistics needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations to prospective customers and negotiate service agreements.
• Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure seamless onboarding and execution of client shipments.
• Prepare and submit quotations, tenders, and RFQs based on client requirements.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets as assigned by the management.
• Track and report on sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Attend industry networking events and trade shows to build industry presence and generate leads.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, pricing structures, and documentation standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

*We are flexible in hiring staff with relevant sales experience in their home country.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of proven Field Sales experience in freight forwarding and/or the shipping/logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of international trade, Incoterms, shipping documentation, and customs procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel, as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with major carriers and freight software systems.
• Multilingual ability (depending on region) is an advantage.

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our client—a prominent freight forwarding and logistics company in Dubai. This role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting business decisions through insightful financial reporting. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and have a strong foundation in accounting principles, we want to hear from you.

Financial Mastery: Prepare P&L statements, balance sheets & cash flow reports
Freight Expertise: Handle specialized ocean & air freight accounting
Global Operations: Manage multi-currency transactions & FX accounting
Compliance Champion: Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Cost Analysis: Monitor vessel costs, handling charges & operational expenses
Customer Relations: Manage accounts receivable & credit terms

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA) preferred
3-5 years accounting experience in UAE
Logistics/freight forwarding background is a PLUS!
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
ERP systems experience (SAP, QuickBooks)
IFRS & local GAAP knowledge

At Prime Strategy Consultants, we are a leading advisory and consulting firm based in Dubai, UAE, specializing in business solutions across various sectors, including freight forwarding, logistics, finance, and compliance. With a commitment to excellence, we empower organizations to optimize operations and achieve sustainable growth. Our mission is to provide strategic insights that drive value, integrity, and performance in everything we do. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking firm redefining advisory excellence in the Middle East.

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager  to join our freight forwarding team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in sales within the freight forwarding industry, a strong network of clients, and the ability to achieve sales targets while providing excellent customer service.

• Identify, develop, and maintain new business opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics.

• Build and manage relationships with clients to ensure long-term partnerships.

• Prepare and deliver tailored solutions for clients across air, sea, and land freight.

• Meet and exceed sales targets by generating leads and closing deals.

• Coordinate with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth execution of shipments.

• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

• Prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for management.

• Minimum 5 years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding in UAE.

• Strong knowledge of air freight, sea freight, and land transport operations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.

• UAE Driving License preferred (to visit clients and expand business reach).

Freight Forwarding Coordinator | Dubai Overview

Role: Freight Forwarding Coordinator in Dubai with a focus on keeping shipments moving and ensuring on-time delivery across destinations.

• Coordinate shipment movements to ensure on-time delivery from origin to destination (and, when needed, intermediate points).
• Track and manage shipments, maintaining visibility throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in scheduling, documentation, and communications with internal teams and external carriers.
• Support a team that emphasizes care, precision, and a results-driven approach to logistics operations.

• Interest in global trade and logistics and a commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment and collaborate with a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

How to apply: Submit your CV to be considered for the role.

We are looking for a motivated Sales Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business development, building strong client relationships, and promoting our services in the UAE. You’ll work closely with the operations team to ensure efficient service delivery while achieving sales targets and expanding our client base.

1. Drive new business development and sales growth within the UAE region.
2. Build and maintain strong client relationships with key stakeholders in logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain.
3. Identify and target potential clients in the freight forwarding industry.
4. Promote and sell services, ensuring clients understand our value proposition.
5. Collaborate with the operations team to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services.
6. Prepare and present sales proposals and quotations to clients.
7. Meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs.

1. Minimum 2 years of experience in sales, preferably within the freight forwarding/logistics industry.
2. Proven track record of achieving sales targets and business development.
3. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
4. Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. UAE driving license is a plus.

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunities to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
3. Training and support to enhance your professional development.

Send your CV and motivation letter via the button below.

Best Global Logistics UAE B.V is a logistics service provider with offices in Dubai and Jebel Ali. The location for this position is at our Dubai office.

Our customer service, years of experience within the logistics industry and our strong international agent network enable us to serve our customers on a global scale. Our slogan “consider it done” has therefore been chosen very deliberately. We communicate honestly and clearly with our customers and keep our promises at all times. In addition, we provide our customers with advice and we help to find the most efficient solution.

Interested candidates can send their updated resumes and a brief cover letter to with the subject line: Application for “Sales Executive Application”.

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GAC Abu Dhabi is seeking candidates for the position of Sales Executive - Logistics at our GT Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description:

As a Sales Executive - Logistics (Freight Forwarding) atGAC Abu Dhabi you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our logistics sales team excels in both service quality and sales generation. You will be directly responsible for the sales and customer relations to meet and exceed set targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Your responsibilities will include:

1. Develop new business and maintain existing client base and develop new clients to ensure continuous growth in sales.

2. Achieve sales targets both in terms of revenue and volume to maintain high sales.

3. Follow sales strategy to grow revenue and select/target prospective customers to ensure growth.

4. Meet and achieve sales visits per day/week/month

5. Resolve problems through collaboration with the local management team on customer issues so that all problems are resolved promptly.

6. Monitor and upgrade the credit limits required by existing and new clients, so all records are up to date.

7. Maintain electronic information database ‘GAC Sales’ for prospects and current customers within the territory so the database of customers is always updated.

8. Promote self-development and enhance market and competitor knowledge so that we are aware of market trends and prices.

9. Serve as a role model in upholding the GAC Code of Ethics and GAC Spirit as it is in the best interest of the company and GAC Group.

10. Any other duties requested or delegated by the manager to ensure the service level of the company is maintained.

GAC Abu Dhabi is a leading shipping and logistics service provider with a workforce of 118 highly skilled professionals. We combine our local expertise with GAC’s international experience to deliver outstanding service. Branch offices at Ruwais/Jebel Dhanna, Abu Dhabi International Airport and Sila Border help to provide entire coverage throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

MISSION: "GAC is a worldwide service provider dedicated to delivering integrated services to the Shipping, Logistics, Marine and related markets through an international network."

PRODUCTS: Air Freight, Clearance & Forwarding, International Moving, Land Transportation, Ocean Freight, Offshore Support, Protection and Indemnity, Ship Agency, Ship Spares Logistics, Project Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent sales and customer relations skills with team building capacity.

Fluency in English / Mandarin (verbal and written communication skills).

• Extensive knowledge of customer service procedures and principles along with proven experience in meeting sales targets.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain customer relations while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 3 - 4 years of sales experience required in logistics company and freight forwarding.
• Previous experience in a sales role preferred.

We are looking for a Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive business growth in the UAE. In this role, you will develop and implement sales strategies, manage key client relationships, and oversee contract negotiations. You will also analyze market trends, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure the sales team meets targets.

1. Lead and manage the sales team to achieve company sales objectives and targets.
2. Develop and implement sales strategies for the UAE region in alignment with company goals.
3. Identify market trends and competitor activities to refine sales approaches.
4. Manage key client relationships and oversee contract negotiations.
5. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to top-tier clients and decision-makers.
6. Ensure sales pipeline management and accurate reporting of sales activities and forecasts.
7. Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to drive business growth.

1. Minimum 7 years of experience in sales management, preferably in freight forwarding or logistics.
2. Proven leadership skills and experience managing a sales team.
3. Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding and logistics market in the UAE.
4. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
5. Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.
6. Ability to build long-term client relationships and deliver results.

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. Opportunities to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
3. Training and support to enhance your professional development.

Send your CV and motivation letter via the button below.

Best Global Logistics UAE B.V is a logistics service provider with offices in Dubai and Jebel Ali. The location for this position is at our Dubai office.

Our customer service, years of experience within the logistics industry and our strong international agent network enable us to serve our customers on a global scale. Our slogan “consider it done” has therefore been chosen very deliberately. We communicate honestly and clearly with our customers and keep our promises at all times. In addition, we provide our customers with advice and we help to find the most efficient solution.

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Interested candidates can send their updated resumes and a brief cover letter to with the subject line: Application for “Sales Manager Application”.