Shipa
Junior Account Executive
Dubai, UAEPosted 5 months ago
Apply link checked 6 days ago
- Salary
- AED 6k–11k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Sales & Business Development
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Brief: We are looking for a driven and client-focused Junior Account Executive to support the growth and servicing of key eCommerce and cross-border logistics accounts. The successful candidate will assist in managing client relationships, supporting revenue targets, and ensuring seamless service delivery across our fulfillment and logistics network. Your Responsibilities: Account Support – eCommerce & Cross-Border - Assist in managing day-to-day relationships with assigned eCommerce clients, including SMEs and marketplace sellers. - Support in executing strategic account plans and onboarding new clients. - Coordinate with internal operations, customs, and last-mile teams to resolve client issues promptly. - Monitor shipment performance and visibility metrics, flagging exceptions to clients proactively. - Maintain accurate client records, contact databases, and account activity logs in the CRM. Revenue Support - Assist in identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts. - Support the preparation of proposals, pricing sheets, and service bundles for cross-border and domestic eCommerce solutions. - Track and report on account revenue performance against targets on a regular basis. Customer Relationship Management - Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day client queries and service-level concerns. - Develop a strong understanding of each client's logistics requirements and business model. - Escalate complex issues with a clear summary and recommended resolution. - Contribute to process improvements that enhance client satisfaction and delivery efficiency. Reporting & Pipeline - Maintain and update CRM data, sales pipelines, and activity reports consistently. - Prepare weekly account status updates and performance dashboards for senior review. - Track client onboarding milestones and ensure all documentation is in order. Stakeholder Coordination - Liaise with internal teams (operations, IT, customs, finance) to ensure smooth service execution for key accounts. - Support representation at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings as required.
Requirements
- Your Qualifications:
- - Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Marketing, or a related field.
- - 1–3 years of experience in account management, logistics coordination, or client-facing sales roles.
- - Exposure to eCommerce, cross-border shipping, or freight forwarding is a strong advantage.
- - Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and MS Office / Google Workspace.
- - Strong communication skills in English.
- Your Competencies:
- Technical
- - Basic understanding of logistics operations: fulfillment, last-mile delivery, and cross-border shipping.
- - Familiarity with eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Noon, Amazon UAE, etc.) is advantageous.
- - Ability to analyze account data and produce clear performance summaries.
- - Proficiency in CRM usage and data entry discipline.
- Behavioral
- - Client-first mindset with strong service orientation.
- - Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
- - Proactive communicator who escalates issues with solutions, not just problems.
- - Collaborative team player who works effectively across departments.
- - Learning agility – eager to develop product knowledge and industry expertise quickly.
- - Resilience and composure when managing demanding clients or tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
- - Account Support – eCommerce & Cross-Border
- - Assist in managing day-to-day relationships with assigned eCommerce clients, including SMEs and marketplace sellers.
- - Support in executing strategic account plans and onboarding new clients.
- - Coordinate with internal operations, customs, and last-mile teams to resolve client issues promptly.
- - Monitor shipment performance and visibility metrics, flagging exceptions to clients proactively.
- - Maintain accurate client records, contact databases, and account activity logs in the CRM.
- - Revenue Support
- - Assist in identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.
- - Support the preparation of proposals, pricing sheets, and service bundles for cross-border and domestic eCommerce solutions.
- - Track and report on account revenue performance against targets on a regular basis.
- - Customer Relationship Management
- - Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day client queries and service-level concerns.
- - Develop a strong understanding of each client's logistics requirements and business model.
- - Escalate complex issues with a clear summary and recommended resolution.
- - Contribute to process improvements that enhance client satisfaction and delivery efficiency.
- - Reporting & Pipeline
- - Maintain and update CRM data, sales pipelines, and activity reports consistently.
- - Prepare weekly account status updates and performance dashboards for senior review.
- - Track client onboarding milestones and ensure all documentation is in order.
- - Stakeholder Coordination
- - Liaise with internal teams (operations, IT, customs, finance) to ensure smooth service execution for key accounts.
- - Support representation at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings as required.
Skills
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- CRM tools
- MS Office
- Google Workspace
- English communication
- logistics coordination
- cross-border shipping
- eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Noon, Amazon UAE)
- account management
- data analysis
- proposals and pricing
- onboarding
- stakeholder coordination
- last-mile delivery
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