Job Overview
We are seeking a Business Development Officer with genuine, hands-on experience in the road transport, freight, and logistics sector within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The primary mission is to secure new business, contracts, and transport orders—and to operationalize them using the company’s diverse fleet of trucks—serving both corporate and individual clients.
We are looking for an individual who understands the transport and trucking market and operational requirements, rather than a generalist salesperson.
Responsibilities
Continuously prospecting for and acquiring new clients and business in the freight transport sector.
Securing long-term and short-term transport contracts, recurring business, and project-based work.
Targeting companies, factories, warehouses, contractors, and project sites, as well as individual clients.
Building direct relationships with clients and entities requiring transport services.
Understanding client needs regarding cargo type, truck type, routes, trip frequency, and operational duration.
Determining the appropriate service and solution for the client in coordination with company management.
Preparing and following up on price quotations and negotiating with clients in accordance with company policy.
Managing opportunities through to contract signing and the commencement of transport operations.
Coordinating with the operations department to secure the necessary trucks, drivers, and resources.
Working to maximize the utilization and operational rate of the company’s fleet.
Maintaining relationships with existing clients and identifying opportunities to increase business volume with them.
Converting ad-hoc or recurring orders into ongoing relationships and contracts whenever possible.
Maintaining and updating the database of clients and business opportunities. Preparing periodic reports for management regarding clients, opportunities, price quotations, contracts, and projected business.
Monitoring the market and new opportunities in the transport and logistics sector.
Skills
Requirements
- At least 3 years of practical experience in road transport, freight transport, or logistics.
- Prior work experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a mandatory requirement.
- Practical knowledge of the transport and trucking sector and its operational requirements.
- Proven experience in securing business, contracts, or clients within the transport sector.
- Ability to engage with companies and individuals to secure transport business.
- Ability to perform fieldwork and conduct client visits.
- Strong communication, negotiation, persuasion, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work independently, identify opportunities, and convert them into actual business.
Languages
Arabic: Full proficiency in speaking and writing.
English: Advanced level in speaking, reading, and writing, with the ability to handle business correspondence and communication in English.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in computer use.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Proficiency in using email and business correspondence.
Ability to prepare price quotations and reports, and organize client data.
Desired Profile
We are looking for a proactive, field-oriented individual with a genuine understanding of the transport market—someone knowledgeable about truck types and their uses, client needs, and freight transport operations.
The candidate must be capable of independently sourcing business, reaching clients, understanding their needs, negotiating terms, and converting opportunities into actual transport operations or contracts.