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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity available for a SSL Head of UK Sales tojoin our Liverpool office. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits.
CMA CGM SSL INEUR, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, is a leader in multimodal logistics and door-to-door intra-Europe transport.
CMA CGM SSL INEUR’s door-to-door solutions connect Northwest Europe, the Baltic countries and Russia with the Iberian Peninsula, the Canary Islands and Morocco via short sea routes, rail, road, and inland waterways, thus combining various modes of transport with innovative logistics services for a secure and cost-effective customer experience.
CMA CGM SSL INEUR is also a European leader in sustainable transport thanks to its fleet of LNG-powered vessels and trucks.
Your responsibilities as our SSL Head of UK Sales will include:
- Actively promote and expand awareness and greater visibility of the SSL brand within UK market., identifying new business opportunities and maximising the continued success of existing business
- Leading the UK Sales team in achievement of their own sales objectives, whilst taking hands-on accountability of critical customer accounts
- Establishing and maintaining excellent customer relationships to ensure SSL achieve an optimum throughput from each individual customer, proactively visiting customers at every opportunity
- Developing effective methods of reporting and analysing sales performance and activities, revenue & volumes, ensuring any customer issues are identified and resolved in a timely and effective manner
- Identifying where commercial opportunities have been missed, and lead on formulation of effective strategies to address and remedy such situations
- Working collaboratively with other internal teams including Customer Service, Trade and Head Office, to maximise the success of attracting and maintaining throughput across all markets and trades
- Actively supporting the marketing & PR of SSL and our services in the market, representing SSL at relevant industry functions, workshops and exhibitions
To become our SSL Head of UK Sales, you’ll need:
- Proven leadership experience in a Sales / Commercial function within a relevant industry, i.e. Shipping and Logistics. (Experience within the European Supply Chain industry in particular would be an advantage).
- Demonstrable experience of defining an executing effective Sales and Marketing plans, in support of ambitious commercial growth objectives.
- Extensive experience of working directly with customers within a competitive market, whilst being effective at working cross-functionally to ensure customers receive the best possible experience throughout the customer journey.
- Demonstrable People leadership and management experience, with proven ability to instil a culture of high performance and high engagement within teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to develop and manage effective working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Proven decision making and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of relevant markets for the SSL Business, with the ability to turn insights into actionable sales opportunities.
In return, we will offer our SSL Head of UK Sales:
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Enhanced pension scheme up to 15% total contribution
- Life assurance x4
- Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
- Health plan including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille
- Hybrid Working
- Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans
- Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity
- Employee recognition awards
- Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy
- Private medical insurance
- Company car/car allowance
Are you bold, imaginative, ready to take the initiative with integrity, and feel you are the right candidate for the SSL Head of UK Sales role, please click ‘apply’ now! We would love to hear from you!
