General Manager (Ocean Freight)
Core
Lead and oversee the overall Ocean Freight business, driving sales growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance for global trade lanes.
Role type
Senior General Manager, Ocean Freight
Builds
Ocean freight import and export operations
Domain
International logistics and shipping
Required skills
Strategic sales planning, new business acquisition, contract negotiation, market trend analysis, operational procedure management, trade compliance, stakeholder relationship management, financial performance management
Preferred skills
Network with shipping lines and NVOCCs, proficiency in freight forwarding systems, analytical problem-solving
Technologies
Freight forwarding systems, Microsoft Office, logistics management software
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sales initiatives to achieve monthly sales targets, identify and secure new business opportunities, lead negotiations on contracts and pricing, oversee end-to-end ocean freight operations, ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and customs requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC