Ocean Product Manager

This opportunity offers a monthly profit-share incentive, making it an exciting position for someone who is driven and motivated by results.

They are looking for a professional and experienced individual with 3-5 years’ experience in a Seafreight Manager role or a similar senior position. The ideal candidate will have strong operational expertise while also having experience supporting commercial activities, identifying opportunities and contributing towards business growth.

Duties:

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the seafreight division, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and in line with company and client requirements.
• Drive operational efficiency, service delivery and continuous improvement across the seafreight department.
• Manage and support the seafreight team, providing leadership, guidance and performance management where required.
• Work closely with the commercial team to identify new business opportunities and support the growth of the seafreight division.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key clients, service providers and international offices/partners.
• Monitor divisional performance, profitability and operational costs, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Assist with pricing, tenders and commercial proposals where required.
• Ensure that operational processes, documentation and compliance requirements are consistently maintained.
• Resolve escalated operational and client-related issues efficiently and professionally.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities to strengthen the division’s offering.

Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Seafreight Manager role or similar senior seafreight position.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Strong operational knowledge of the seafreight industry, including imports, exports and end-to-end forwarding processes.
• Proven commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and revenue growth.
• A strong understanding of freight forwarding processes, industry requirements and relevant documentation.
• Commercially driven with a strong understanding of profitability and cost management.

If you are ready to take the next step in your seafreight career and make a measurable impact within a growing division, send us your CV to find out more about this exciting opportunity.