Business Development Manager - Project Logistics

Role Overview

Business Development Manager - Project Logistics at Maersk. Location is flexible between Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam.

Role Purpose

Develop and execute business development strategies for project logistics and special cargo, building a pipeline of new opportunities while ensuring project feasibility, cost efficiency, and operational excellence through vendor relationships and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategy

• Develop and execute business development strategies for project logistics and special cargo.
• Build a pipeline for project logistics.
• Identify and pursue new clients in industries such as energy, infrastructure, heavy engineering, and oil and gas.

Vendor Management

• Develop vendor relationships and pools to ensure better costing and operational excellence.

Operations & Project Delivery

• Collaborate with operations to ensure project feasibility and cost efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end project logistics for special cargo (over-dimensional or heavy lift, for example) from procurement to site installation.
• Expertise in selling break-bulk, air freight charters, and tankers.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and permitting for specialized shipments.
• Site mobilization, demobilization, and commissioning logistics (staging areas, load-in/load-out sequencing, on-site storage, reverse logistics for decommissioning) is a plus.

Additional Information

• Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
• Maersk will support any need for adjustments during the application and hiring process. Contact accommodationrequests@maersk.com for special assistance or accommodation needs.