Business Development Manager – Wines, Spirits & Beverage Imports

Business Development Manager – Alcohol & Beverage Imports Location: Ras Al Khaimah - UAE Company: Confidential – Leading GCC Port Operator The role You will bring international alcohol and beverage brands, distributors and importers to route their imports through a port operator’s handling, bonded storage and duty clearance services. You sell the logistics and clearance service, not the product. What you will do • Win brand owners, distributors and importers as customers • Set pricing and commercial terms, and close agreements • Advise clients on local alcohol import, duty and clearance requirements • Grow volumes and revenue from the accounts you win What you need • 8+ years in the alcohol and beverage industry in this market, with at least 4 years in business development, trade or commercial roles • Working knowledge of local alcohol duties, customs regulations and clearance procedures • Established relationships with international alcohol brand owners, distributors or importers • Experience in international beverage import, logistics or distribution • A proven record of closing deals and generating revenue • Must be locally based This is not for you if your experience is retail, hospitality or on-trade sales, or you have no local market experience.