Job Description

Are you experienced in

marine sales, shipping solutions, or maritime services

?
Do you have direct connections with

shipowners, ship managers

, and

procurement teams

in the UAE maritime industry?
Are you fluent in

Arabic and English

, and understand

marine procurement cycles

?

If yes, this role is for you.

We are hiring a

Business Development Manager

to drive client acquisition and revenue generation in the

marine sector

. This role is ideal for candidates who bring a strong commercial mindset, extensive network in the UAE maritime industry, and a proven ability to close high-value contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Acquisition & Revenue Growth

Identify, approach, and win new clients:

ship owners, technical managers, marine purchasing heads

Achieve and exceed

monthly revenue targets (starting at AED 1M/month)

Grow toward a long-term target of

AED 30 million annually

Lead Generation & Prospecting

Generate leads through

referrals, shipping events, LinkedIn

, and

CRM tools

Engage prospects with tailored outreach and value-driven presentations
Industry Networking

Build and maintain strong relationships across

shipping, offshore, and marine logistics sectors

Represent the company at industry events and exhibitions
Proposal & Negotiation

Prepare custom commercial offers aligned with client needs Lead contract negotiations and

close high-value deals

Market Insights & Sales Strategy

Monitor competitor activity and marine service trends Adjust strategies based on real-time market intelligence
Internal Collaboration

Work closely with

technical and operations teams

for seamless service delivery Ensure post-sale satisfaction and client retention

Required Qualification / Experience / Skills:

Minimum

5 years of experience

in

marine services, shipping sales

, or

offshore business development

Must have a

strong UAE maritime network

(shipowners, ship managers, procurement leads) Fluent in

Arabic and English

Deep understanding of

marine service cycles, tenders, and procurement processes

Proficiency in

Microsoft Office

and

CRM systems

Self-motivated, independent, and highly results-driven

Immediate joiners preferred

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Type of Employment:

Permanent / Full-time

Salary:

AED 20,000/month + Performance-based Incentives

What You Can Expect from the Employer:

Strong base salary and commission structure Freedom to manage your pipeline and lead strategic sales efforts Access to major

marine industry events and platforms

Supportive work environment and career growth path Opportunity to scale into a senior leadership role based on performance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED18,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you have at least 5 years of experience in marine or shipping services sales? Are you fluent in both Arabic and English? Do you have direct contacts with shipowners or ship management companies in the UAE? Have you previously achieved monthly sales targets of AED 1 million or more? * Are you currently based in the UAE and available to join immediately?