Sea Export Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager - Sea Exports
South Manchester
Up to £70,000 DOE + Commission + Car Allowance
A career defining opportunity for the right individual in Sea Exports.
Working alongside the MD at this global logistics business, we are looking for a Senior Sea Exports 'Product Development Manager' who has Sea Export knowledge to join their team. This will be a brand new role within the company and a huge opportunity to make a significant impact on the business, whilst also having a team built around you once settled.
Company
Logistics powerhouse who's HQ is situated in Germany and have a huge global presence in over 190 locations in over 35 countries worldwide, currently employee over 4000 staff and have offices in Manchester, Birmingham and Heathrow with future plans for another office in the North East.
Their logistics services offer solutions in Air & Ocean developing relationships and partnering with industrial engineering, automotive, chemicals, electronics and high tech retail and fashion companies.
Role
The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, bringing in new business on Sea Export, coordinating shipments, ensuring timely delivery, handling all your own clearances from start to finish and providing excellent customer service.
The Sea Export Product Development Manager is a brand new role within the business so a great time to join the company as they continue to grow.
Skills Required
* 5+ years' industry knowledge / experience specifically in Sea Exports
* Sea Export experience a MUST
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Dynamic, hungry and proactive go getter.
* Creative individual who can think outside of the box and bring new ideas
* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
* Attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
* Cargo wise experience / knowledge would be preferred
Benefits
* Up to £70,000 basic salary + added benefits
* 25 days holiday + all Bank Holidays off
* Uncapped Commission (20% Annual Commission)
* Car Allowance
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Real Career Progression Opportunities