Country Head

2 weeks ago


Singapore GMP Group Full time

Our client is a reputable name in the Shipping Industry. Currently, they are seeking a well experienced shipping professional to join them as "Country Head (Freight Forwarding)(with Business Development & Profit/Loss responsibilities)".

In this role, you will be contributing in the following areas:

- Responsible for the overall growth and profitability of freight forwarding business and ensuring commercial, operational and financial standards/targets are met.
- Achieve and outperform volume and revenue budgets/forecasts under Freight Forwarding businesses.
- Manage and retain existing customer base and grow new customer base with a view for year-on-year business and profitability growth.
- Enhance customer service experience.
- Maintain good relationship with vendors, feeder operators/agents, local shipping fraternity, other NVOCCs and / or competitors, and report prevailing market sentiments and developments to Principal on a timely manner in the form of market and sales analysis.
- Exercise due diligence in cost cutting measures, improving operational efficiencies and maintaining strong credit and cost control culture.
- Manage working capital of the business.
- Strategize and plan with Principal on initiatives to grow the company brand name.
- Travel for targeted customer visits and /or trade related fairs
- Lead in budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Motivate team members to work cohesively to achieve KPIs.

**Requirements**:

- Degree from a good University, preferably in Maritime or Logistics or related field
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in container liner shipping business and in freight forwarding (mainly) business
- Demonstrable track record of leadership to be successful for this role.
- Results oriented with aspirations to grow with the organisation.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Eileen K | Registration No: R1109055



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