Commercial & Business Development Manager in a Leading Nigerian/International Group

A Nigerian/International Group with an up-coming port terminal company seeks to recruit interested and qualified professionals to fill the vacant position.

Job Title: Commercial & Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role involves a range of activities and responsibilities that bridge the commercial and operational activities of the Logistics, Clearing, Forwarding and Transit Company which is a member of a Group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth day to day logistics, operation, documentation processes and procedure and maintains regular contact with customers working in berth planning, commercial and operational roles..
• Secures berth facilities to all vessels on arrival at the port and takes responsibility for port cost budget and cost control.
• Reviews shipping and berthing documentations.
• Ensures optimal utilization of the port and port equipment and berth facilities.
• Analyses and monitors operational data to ensure that potential problems are averted.
• Supervises the activities of the Logistics, Clearing, Forwarding and Transit team of the company to ensure accurate and detailed documentation and compliance with all relevant maritime industry statutory requirements in order to avoid delays and sanctions.
• Ensures the maintenance of industry safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• A good first degree from a recognized university.
• An MBA or any other Master’s degree is essential.
• Membership of the Institute of Freight Forwarders of Nigeria or any other relevant professional body is obligatory.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a similar position, 5 years of which should be at Senior Management level.
• Must be a confident and assertive team player with good communication skills and must be familiar with the computer programme associated with the industry.
• Paying critical attention to details, and must have excellent financial and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult situations that may require an element of negotiation or problem solving.
• Proficiency in computer use and multimedia applications.

Remuneration
The remuneration package attached to each position is attractive within industry standard and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications together with detailed CV and a recent passport photograph via e-mail to: [email protected]