My client is seeking a results-driven Commercial Manager to drive growth in the shipping industry. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong logistics/shipping background, capable of growing market share and driving business growth.
Client Details
Our client is a key player in the Logistics sector. With a small but experienced team spread around the Southampton area, they are renowned for delivering comprehensive marine freight solutions to their global clientele.
Description
- Develop and implement robust commercial strategies to drive business growth.
- Identify new market opportunities and drive market penetration.
- Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic business deals.
- Attend relevant trade shows that can require international travel
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are met and exceeded.
- Monitor performance of commercial activities, reporting directly to senior management.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity.
- Lead and manage the sales team to achieve agreed targets.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, legal guidelines and in-house procedures.
Profile
A successful Commercial Manager should have:
- Proven experience in a commercial role within the Shipping/Logistics industry.
- Outstanding sales skills with a knack for negotiation and networking.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to make sound business decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- The ability to work in their Southampton office a couple of times a week
Job Offer
- A basic salary range of £70,000 per year (but negotiable dependent on experience)
- Excellent bonus scheme
- Generous holiday leave.
- A collaborative company culture that values employee input and ideas.
- Opportunity to work for a great company in a luxury industry
We encourage passionate individuals who believe they meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity.