Ocean Freight Manager

Purpose of the Job

Will spearhead our growth strategy in the Moroccan market.





Job Description

  • Developing and executing strategic plans to expand our ocean freight business.

  • Identifying and engaging with potential clients to understand their shipping needs and requirements.

  • Review station overall sea freight performance and achieve sea freight actual target and budget.

  • Create customized solutions to gain new customers.

  • Keeping abreast of market trends, competitors, and regulatory changes.

  • Building strong relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.

  • Strategically grow a network of ocean carriers. 

  • Negotiating contracts and agreements to secure new business opportunities.

  • Onboarding new agents to our network and secure a competitive rates from the agents.

  • Review agents accounts agreements & Resolve all agent agreements disputes in coordination with accounting/freight partners.

  • Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with ocean carriers.

  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and excellent service delivery.

  • Provide constant support and guidance station to maintain and grow business.

  • Provide guidance to station operations to strengthen sea freight operations

  • Conduct Joint visit with sales team to generate new business. 

  • Respond to stations inquires coming from operations, sales or partners.

  • Develop, implement, and continuously enhance ocean import/export operational procedures.

  • Map company process flows and continuously review to identify efficiency gains.

  • Establish and manage relationships with origin counterparts and destination partners.

  • Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and continuous development of best in class ocean import/export talent.




Job Responsibilities - Experience and Education

  • Proven experience + 5 years in business development within the ocean freight industry.

  • Strong understanding of ocean freight operations.

  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

  • Proficiency in English.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, or a related field.




Leadership Behaviors
Building Outstanding Teams
Setting a clear direction
Simplification
Collaborate & break silos
Execution & Accountability
Growth mindset
Innovation
Inclusion
External focus


Skills


Post date: 16 August 2024
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: 16 August 2024
Publisher: Bayt