General Manager (Express Courier)

Logistics Executive

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP327-157

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Express Courier Company
Salary circa US$80,000 (TAX FREE) + excellent Bonus
Based in Dubai, UAE

Our client, the Middle East's leading independent wholesale courier company, is seeking an experienced General Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.
The position will suit a strong entrepreneurial leader who is able to develop new business, drive the business growth and ensure service quality.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow the business through effective identification of trends and opportunities and implement strategies to succeed
• Manage key client relationships and negotiate innovative solutions at senior levels
• Challenge operational and commercial performance to improve at every level
• Lead and motivate key personnel, monitor and manage performance
• Implement and monitor KPI's, benchmark performance and strive for best international practice across the business
• Control all aspects of finances including managing the working capital, P&L, cash flow, debtors etc
• Produce management reports & business reviews as required by senior management.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 5 years senior management experience in the Courier business; wholesale courier experience an advantage
• Middle East/ Asia experience is essential
• Demonstrable business development & commercial skills
• Strong communication & relationship skills with clients & employees across diverse cultures, must have an excellent negotiating and influencing ability
• Drive and resilience, particularly with regard to implementing strategy and managing change
• Excellent English communication skills


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About the Company

Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.

Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.

Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.

We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.

The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.

Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.

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