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TGC Middle East

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Job Description: We are hiring for our client for an Executive – Sales & Marketing role within the Freight Forwarding division. The position combines freight forwarding operations, customer coordination, documentation, and business development responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Freight Forwarding Operations: - File and coordinate IGM (Import General Manifest) documentation. - Collect payments and required Bills of Lading (BLs) before issuing Delivery Orders (DO). - Prepare and issue Delivery Orders to customers/consignees. - Coordinate and resolve port-related operational issues. - Share applicable detention tariffs with consignees and coordinate related requirements. - Prepare and submit daily DO issuance reports to the reporting manager. - Coordinate with the Back Office (BO) team for filing discharge lists/CAN and sharing required documentation with consignees. - Coordinate with principals regarding the acceptance and handling of damaged containers. - Ensure all documentation and operational activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Sales & Business Development: - Identify and develop potential customers within the freight forwarding and logistics industry. - Proactively engage with prospects, understand their logistics requirements, and develop business relationships. - Maintain regular communication with existing clients to understand their changing logistics needs and identify new business opportunities. - Support customer acquisition, relationship management, and revenue growth initiatives. - Track sales activities, customer pipeline, and revenue performance. Marketing & Reporting: - Support the development and implementation of marketing strategies to improve brand visibility and market presence. - Prepare marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and digital content, to support business development activities. - Prepare regular sales reports, analyse key performance metrics, and provide relevant insights to management.

andidate Profile: - Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field. - 2–5 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding, shipping, logistics, NVOCC, or a related industry. - Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations, import documentation, IGM filing, Bills of Lading (BL), Delivery Orders (DO), detention, and port procedures. - Previous experience in customer coordination and handling shipping/port-related operational issues is preferred. - Proven ability to identify new business opportunities, generate leads, acquire customers, and maintain client relationships. - Good understanding of the UAE freight forwarding and logistics market. - Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to coordinate effectively with customers, consignees, principals, shipping lines, port authorities, and internal teams. - Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with CRM/sales reporting tools. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sales activities and operational responsibilities simultaneously. - Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as within a team. - Good analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to track sales performance and prepare management reports. - Willingness to travel for client visits and business development activities when required. - Candidates with an existing network within the freight forwarding/logistics industry will be preferred.

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