Assistant Trade Development Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care from day 1

Life Assurance – 4x salary

25 days holiday (+ Christmas Eve/New Y

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers

Buy or sell holiday scheme

Christmas club saving

MSC Cruises friends and familyDiscount

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Ipswich is seeking an Assistant Trade Development Manager to support the Trade Manager by overseeing the Short Sea Trade department. You will lead and motivate the team, ensure excellent service delivery, and maintain strong communication across the business and with MSC Geneva.

You will organise meetings, define performance contracts and staff development plans, and build relationships with origin agents, MSC Geneva Liners and clients while contributing to

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maximise the skills and productivity of an individual and the team
• Management and supervisor of a team
• Ability to influence and implement change in the workplace
• Previous experience of reporting & compiling statistics
• Experience of team development and maximising efficiency and results
• Ability to generate individual commitment and ownership for tasks and functions
• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines
• Time management
• Ability to demonstrate a professional manner at all times

Responsibilities

• Support the Trade Manager to maximise growth opportunities for the Trade
• Organise and hold one to one meetings and team meetings
• Define & review individual performance contracts and in conjunction with MSC standards
• Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of team members
• Build close relationships with origin agents, MSC Geneva Liners & Clients
• Maintain a close working relationship with other parts of the business on behalf of the dept.
• Assist with any reports, statistics, analysis and market research
• Managing meetings to both internal and external audiences
• Ensure training and competency plans are in place for each member of staff and monitor in line with performance development reviews

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Trade Development Manager to support the Trade Manager by overseeing the Short Sea Trade department. You will lead and motivate the team, ensure excellent service delivery, and maintain strong communication across the business and with MSC Geneva.

How you will help us and what you can expect

• Support the Trade Manager to maximise growth opportunities for the Trade
• Organise and hold one to one meetings and team meetings
• Define & review individual performance contracts and in conjunction with MSC standards.
• Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of team members
• Build close relationships with origin agents, MSC Geneva Liners & Clients
• Maintain a close working relationship with other parts of the business on behalf of the dept.
• Assist with any reports, statistics, analysis and market research
• Managing meetings to both internal and external audiences
• Ensure training and competency plans are in place for each member of staff and monitor in line with performance development reviews

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

• Ability to develop and maximise the skills and productivity of an individual and the team
• Management and supervisor of a team
• Ability to influence and implement change in the workplace
• Previous experience of reporting & compiling statistics
• Experience of team development and maximising efficiency and results
• Ability to generate individual commitment and ownership for tasks and functions
• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines
• Time management
• Ability to demonstrate a professional manner at all times

What we offer

• Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
• Life Assurance – 4x salary
• 25 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
• Free parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
• Buy or sell holiday scheme
• Christmas club saving
• MSC Cruises friends and family discount
• Full induction day and training provided
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

What working for us means

We pride ourselves on being the employer of choice within our industry. We are a family company and our family values feed into everything we do. We are passionate about what we do, we challenge ourselves to achieve excellence and we are tenacious in overcoming obstacles. Through working together with passion and enthusiasm, we provide a unique experience for our customers.

We are in continuous evolution. We strive for the most innovative solutions to embrace change, always respecting safety, and the environment.

Our mission is to provide our people with personal fulfilment and enrichment. We are committed to sharing our knowledge, delivering training and support; enabling our people’s professional growth. We ensure fair opportunities through providing long-term career development, embracing diversity, and valuing all cultures. Diversity bringing strengths through different viewpoints, experiences & approaches.