National Sea Logistics Development Manager, Transatlantic

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a National Sea Logistics Trade Lane Manager to enhance their Transatlantic Trade. This role is pivotal in driving strategy and growth, requiring a strong foundation in sea freight sales and operations. With a focus on collaboration and customer service, you will engage with various teams to identify client needs and develop solutions. Join a dynamic environment that offers stability and international career growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package and excellent training programs. This is your chance to advance in a fast-paced industry that values your expertise and contributions.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent training programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sea logistics with strong sales and operations background.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and strategy for Transatlantic Trade.
• Identify growth opportunities and assist sales teams.

Skills

Sea logistics experience

Sea freight sales

Operations knowledge

Carrier network knowledge

Trade lane knowledge

Customer service skills

Presentation skills

Collaboration skills

Dispute resolution skills

English communication skills

French communication skills

Computer skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

College or University diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Montreal or Toronto office is looking for a new National Sea Logistics Trade Lane Manager, Transatlantic to join our Sea Logistics team.

Your Role

We are looking to hire an experienced National Sea Logistics Development Manager, Transatlantic. This role would be responsible to promote and develop the organization's Transatlantic Trade by driving the overall strategy in alignment with company goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead development of Transatlantic Trade.
• Drive strategy of the trade to ensure achievement of growth targets.
• Identify growth opportunities through market knowledge and by leveraging our network.
• Assist the sales teams in identifying and preparing solutions for client needs.
• Support various teams with client presentations.
• Prepare market updates to be shared both internally and externally.
• Collaborate with overseas offices to drive growth.
• Travel requirements both international and domestic.
• Other job duties as required from time to time.

Your Skills and Experiences

• 5+ years in a sea logistics environment.
• Strong foundation in sea freight sales, operations, pricing, carrier network and trade lane knowledge (transatlantic).
• College or University diploma or degree in Supply Chain or Logistics a definite asset.
• English communication skills both written and verbal.
• French communication skills both written and verbal – an asset.
• Customer service skills dealing with customers at a high level.
• Presentation skills.
• Collaboration skills and ability to lead in a team environment.
• Knowledge of supply chains and how they work.
• Computer skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn new software suites.
• Dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-moving environment.
• International and domestic travel as needed.

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.