Country Manager

International Permanent View Job Description
Our client an international leader in the Logistics and shipping industry is currently looking to recruit their Logistics Country Manager to act as a representative of the company to the sales force and to customers.The role is based in Pointe-Noire, Congo
  • Liner Shipping business
  • P&L Management, Sales and Business Development

About Our Client

Present internationally our client is a key player in the Logistics and shipping industry. With their proven background in the business, they have ensured the best tailor-made and high-quality logistics solutions to its global customers.

Job Description

The Logistics Country Manager is responsible to:

  • Directing country sales efforts to maximise both volume and contribution levels and providing pricing policy and guidelines to assist in achieving the goals of the company
  • Develop untapped markets and commodities
  • Effectively manage and monitor sales performances
  • Build strong customer relationships through regular visits and engagements, and excel networking to maintain a strong network of internal and external relationships
  • Implementation and Management of company's organisational structure and process
  • Maintain working knowledge of all governmental rules and regulations
  • Provide resolution of high-level concerns
  • Ensure compliance of legal/tax aspects of the processes in the area
  • Ensure strict compliance of Local laws and regulations
  • Ensure strict compliance of company's Guidelines & Policies
  • Review and guide progress of cost saving initiatives and operational priorities
  • Work closely with other area Directors on process improvement and communication flow
  • Identification of additional cost saving potentials
  • Keep overhead costs under control / in line with budget
  • Coach and develop individual department managers and staff. Have regular performance reviews in line with company policy and management requirements
  • Ascertain that the workload is balanced amongst the various disciplines within each department
  • Oversee credit policy to minimise the risk of bad debt loss
  • Ensure that managers and staff are maintaining department standards, measures, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer service, striving for consistent improvement
  • Monitor and maintain close contact with shared services (GSC & QSC) to ensure customer service performance level is achieved

The Successful Applicant

  • Good customer contacts / contacts with Local Authorities like customs / Terminals / ports and vendors
  • Scheduled and regular customer visits and relationship management
  • Regular port visits and relationship management
  • Knowledge of main trade lanes, terminals and ICDs
  • Strong teamwork and interaction with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and Business Administration departments, with a view to find synergies across departments
  • Management experience and good organisational skills
  • Proven leadership experience, having successfully managed teams
  • Exceptional ability to inspire and motivate people
  • Comprehensive knowledge of user application systems (FIS, SAM, MS Office)

What's on Offer

This is a challenging opportunity for someone who is looking for an exciting challenge and ready for a transformation journey. Our Client is offering an attractive remuneration structure

Contact
Pravina Ramessur
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6501974
Phone number
+230 460 55 92

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Pravina Ramessur
Consultant phone
+230 460 55 92
Job Reference
JN-082024-6501974