Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is a leading global port and terminal operator with over 20,000 professionals across 60+ countries. As part of the Maersk Group, we are dedicated to simplifying global trade and driving logistics innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Job Requisition ID: R144715
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Country CEO, Nigeria

Role Overview

• As the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead the commercial strategy for APMT Nigeria. This includes driving revenue growth, customer experience, business development, and ensuring commercial excellence across our operations.
• You’ll be a key part of the Nigeria leadership team, managing a high-performing commercial team and collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to shape long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute Nigeria’s commercial strategy to drive growth and market share.
• Lead commercial planning, sales, marketing, customer experience, and pricing.
• Manage strategic relationships with shipping lines, importers, exporters, and government bodies.
• Identify and implement new products, services, and revenue opportunities.
• Champion customer-centricity and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate on terminal investment and growth opportunities across Nigeria.
• Drive transformation through global commercial standards and local innovation.
• Build and mentor a strong commercial team across multiple locations.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years’ senior commercial leadership experience, preferably in logistics or terminals.
• Proven ability to craft and execute commercial strategies in a matrix organization.
• Strong financial and market acumen; experience in Nigeria or West Africa is a plus.
• Excellent relationship builder with stakeholders, customers, and authorities.
• A people-first leader who inspires and develops talent.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

What You’ll Gain

• Visibility across terminal, regional, and global leadership.
• Opportunity to drive impactful change in a key market.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
• Future career pathways into MD or regional/global commercial roles.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online