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Nowlun

Digital freight forwarder with real-time tracking

Logistics Sales Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive, Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales leadership or a senior sales role.
  • A strong understanding of ocean freight processes and pricing structures.
  • A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and achieving revenue growth.
  • A strong understanding of business-to-business sales methodologies and best practices.
  • Experience in logistics or freight forwarding.
  • The ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with clients.
  • The ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights to clients.
  • A goal-oriented approach with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Proficiency in customer relationship management software.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of sales professionals to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
  • Build and maintain client relationships to support long-term partnerships.
  • Identify and qualify new sales leads, converting them into paying customers.
  • Conduct product presentations and communicate the company’s value proposition.
  • Prepare and deliver sales reports, analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing client accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Use data analytics to provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations about shipping and logistics needs.
  • Conduct regular account reviews to assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and discuss future goals with clients.
  • Develop and implement account engagement strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and developments to position the company as a leader in digital freight forwarding.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field.

About the company

Nowlun provides digital freight forwarding services tailored to businesses in the Middle East. It uses technology to streamline shipping, offering real-time shipment tracking, instant sea freight quotes, and a centralized shipment dashboard so clients can monitor exact location and status of their shipments at any moment. The company earns through service fees and freight charges as it coordinates carriers, data, and documents to move goods efficiently. Its differences lie in its regional focus, emphasis on transparency and visibility, and an integrated, data-driven platform that combines tracking, quotes, and dashboards to simplify logistics. Nowlun aims to deliver a stress-free, efficient, and transparent shipping experience that builds trust and loyalty with its customers.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.8M

Headquarters

Alexandria, Egypt

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Nowlun handled 7,400 shipments by August 2026, showing real operational traction.
  • Saudi expansion remains active, backed by the June 2025 seed extension and hiring.
  • Nafeza integration and new Egypt-Gulf corridors increase demand for digital freight coordination.

What critics are saying

  • No jobs are listed in August 2026, signaling tighter cash discipline or stalled expansion.
  • Small logistics startups die on financing gaps; Nowlun’s $2.3 million seed runway is thin.
  • Freightforwarding incumbents like DHL and CMA CGM can bundle pricing, capacity, and tracking faster.

What makes Nowlun unique

  • Nowlun tracks unlimited sea and air shipments in one dashboard across 9.5K+ global ports.
  • Its 2026 port-pulse map offers live congestion and suspension intelligence across MENA.
  • The April 2026 Europe-Egypt-Gulf corridor shortened transit times by more than half.

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Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

10%
Jawlah
Jun 24th, 2025
Nowlun raises $600K in Seed round

Egyptian startup Nowlun, specializing in digitizing maritime shipping services, has raised an additional $600k in a Seed funding round led by Ingressive Capital, closing the round at $2.3 million. Previous investors include Nama Ventures, A15, and Sanabil 500 Global. The funds will be used to develop AI-based smart logistics tools, expand the team, and grow operations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Wamda
Jun 24th, 2025
Nowlun raises additional $600,000 to close $2.3 million seed round

Nowlun raises additional $600,000 to close $2.3 million seed round.

Tech in Africa
Jan 17th, 2025
Nowlun Secures $1.7M for Logistics Growth

Nowlun, an Egyptian logistics startup, has raised $1.7 million in seed funding led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from angel investors and Sanabil 500 Global. Founded in 2021, Nowlun aims to enhance its online freight forwarding platform, offering real-time cargo tracking and competitive pricing. CEO Moataz Khamis plans to use the funds to streamline shipping processes and improve user experience. The company has shown strong traction in the Saudi market.

Launch Base Africa
Dec 2nd, 2024
Egyptian Freight Startup Nowlun Lands $1.7 Million to Streamline Logistics

The fresh capital will enable Nowlun to expand its operations and further develop its proprietary technology platform, which offers businesses instant access to transparent ocean freight rates, streamlined shipment management tools, and real-time cargo tracking.

Wamda
Dec 2nd, 2024
Egypt's Nowlun closes $1.7 million Seed round

Egypt-based logistics startup Nowlun has raised $1.7 million in seed funding, led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and other angel investors.