Business Development Executive - Jeddah

Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

Grade: E7

Purpose of the Job

Drive business growth by acquiring new clients and managing existing accounts. Exceed sales targets through effective prospecting, negotiation, and closing of deals. Build strong customer relationships, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions to position Aramex as the preferred logistics provider.

Job Responsibilities  

• New Business Acquisition: Proactively identify and target new business opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty.
• Sales Targets: Meet or exceed assigned sales targets through effective prospecting, negotiation, and closing of deals.
• Solution Selling: Understand customer needs and tailor solutions to meet their requirements, demonstrating value for business and goal alignment and positioning Aramex's services as the best fit.
• Translates customer strategy into meaningful opportunities of value for Aramex
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify potential business opportunities. Network with industry peer group and other internal affiliates to roll out best proven practices, as relevant.
• Sales Strategies: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and action plans to maximize revenue growth.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Manage the sales pipeline, track progress, and provide regular reports on sales activities and forecasts.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries and addressing customer concerns.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, account managers, operations, customer service, and finance, to ensure seamless service delivery.

Job Requirements (Experience and education)

• Bachelor’s degree in business or any other field
• Minimum of 3 years of proven sales experience, preferably in the logistics, transportation, or related industry.
• Fluent in English. Additional language a plus

Skills

• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets, with a focus on solution selling and consultative approaches
• Strong Business Acumen and Industry Knowledge

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