Commercial Logistics Manager

Job Description : COMMERCIAL LOGISTICS MANAGER EAST AFRICA Job Purpose: Serves as a company leader and representative, overseeing day-to-day operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the business. Will be developing clients for Logistics and Supply Chain services of the company. Will manage functions such as company associations, employee activities and evaluations, and other matters that relate to a company's operations. Plays an important role in marketing or corporate management. Commercial Manager Job Duties: • A strong background in sales/business development with customers. • Should be able to correspond and communicate with Principals and customers independently. • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure. • Looks for opportunities to grow a business, whether through partnerships or new initiatives, and works to take advantage of those opportunities • Analyses sales and other reports that give insight into how a company can make adjustments to improve performance • Plans and proactively develops business leads • Manage existing projects and business interests and develop new clients in these geographies • Resolves issues with contracts and commercial operations • Should come in from a general management background with ability to understand business development, commercial, project management, etc. Skills and Qualifications: • Min Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics or Supply Chain. • A minimum of 12 years’ experience in Logistics and supply chain. • Strong communication, sales and presentation skills • Superb negotiation capabilities • This is an individual contributor role. Should be from a Logistics and Supply Chain domain only.

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