National Seafreight Manager

Job description / Role

National Seafreight Manager

Jeddah

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary functions of the role are to create and implement a strategy for business development and operations in line with the overall company strategy and policies for the Seafreight Business Field, to develop and maintain profitable operations and to recruit, manage, motivate and lead the Seafreight team specialists.

The National Seafreight Manager will be the leading Seafreight position in the country and will have direct reporting responsibilities to internal stakeholders. Duties and responsibilities are carried out in line with Corporate Seafreight policies and in close partnership with corporate resources and other business fields and functional units.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS + PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
* Determines or cooperates in the determination of the business strategy and executes/secures it's implementation
* Acquires or supports the acquisition of new business and supports the account management
* Promotes customer relations and develops the existing client base
* Directs or supports the business development process (tender analysis, solution design, costing, pricing and service offering)
* Localizes the global Seafreight products to meet market expectations and requirements
* Monitors market trends and competitor activity in order to identify new business opportunities
(acquisition candidates, new services, business partners, etc.)

CARRIER MANAGEMENT
* Secures the continuity of regional or national carrier relationships
* Negotiates in the framework of the global preferred carrier program
* Evaluates home / regional carrier initiatives for local market requirements

OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE
* Ensures efficient Seafreight operations and continuously optimizes the operations by implementing standard processes in line with corporate guidelines and targets (such as Data Quality)
* Cooperates in the development and implementation of the business operation and reporting systems

CONTROL OF FINANCIAL RESULT
* Profit and loss responsibility
* Creates and monitors the annual budget, initiates corrective actions in case of deviations

HUMAN RESOURCES
* Selects, recruits and continuously reviews the performance of Seafreight key staff
* Promotes the development of talent and initiates business field-specific education and training to
ensure continuous improvement of staff qualification

Requirements

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* The ideal candidate has a Bachelors Degree in a related field, Masters Degree would be considered a plus
* Prior experience in Sea Logistics of minimum 5 years is mandatory
* Leadership experience of minimum 2 years is essential for the role
* Advanced written and verbal communication in the English language is mandatory, intermediate knowledge of Arabic language would be considered an advantage
* Good analytical skills
* Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated attention to detail
* Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

GOOD REASONS TO JOIN
We offer an employee friendly and casual environment for you to become a skilled transportation logistics professional in a challenging and fast developing company with a competitive salary and opportunities for further development within the Kuehne + Nagel Group. If, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of benefits on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.

CONTACT
Applicants must possess the above experience and skill set in order to be considered for this role. Apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

About Kuehne + Nagel

With over 79,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies. Its strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions.

About the Company

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1000 offices in over 100 countries, with over 63,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company’s truly world class capabilities:

Seafreight Airfreight Contract Logistics & Integrated Logistics Road & Rail Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel is financially strong, stable and independent. Our global logistics network, cutting-edge IT systems, in-house expertise and excellent customer service is proof of our dedication to be the market leader. These attributes have placed us at the forefront of our industry, and positioned us to continue increasing the scope of our customer solutions and services.