General Manager, Freight Forwarding

Job Summary

Our client, an established LCL Freight Forwarding company, is currently seeking a General Manager based in Newport or Rainham.

You will be responsible for developing long lasting client relationships with both new and existing clients and overseeing the operations department.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the company is offering competitive rates within the market
• Travel to other offices to ensure the smooth running of the operations
• Provide training and support for other staff member in both operations and sales
• Liaise with operations to advise the requirements of individual customers and if possible, tailor services provided as required
• Visit new and existing clients both in the UK and internationally to sell and upsell services within the company’s niche market
• Attend annual sales conferences/training seminars and networking functions on a national and international basis
• You will be responsible for identifying new potential clients within the company’s niche market
• Travel to office in other countries to continue lasting relationships with local partners/vendors

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years’ Deep Sea shipping experience
• Our clients is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitions individual with long term expectations of this position and general business leadership
• The successful candidate will come from a B2B sales background in a Shipping/Logistics environment.
• Ability to work independently at times with regular travel both nationally and internationally
• A strong understanding of the importing and exporting LCL shipments

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