Country General Manager Indonesia

JonDavidson Pte Ltd; Jakarta Pusat; Sur place; IDR 2 000 000 000 - 5 000 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JonDavidson Pte Ltd in Jakarta, Indonesia, is seeking a Country General Manager to lead and grow its Indonesia operations. This senior role carries full accountability for commercial performance, profitability, and country execution.

You will own the country business, drive sustainable growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with regional and global objectives while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in country operations.
• Proven P&L ownership and commercial management.
• Experience in container shipping or international freight.
• Ability to align local execution with regional/global strategy.

Responsabilités

• Lead country leadership with P&L ownership and accountability.
• Drive revenue growth, cost control, and working capital management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews.
• Ensure efficient operations and strong customer experience.
• Represent the company with authorities and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Maritime logistics

Description du poste

Country General Manager Indonesia

Perusahaan : Jondavidson
Jenis Pekerjaan : Full-Time
Jakarta, Indonesia

Deskripsi Pekerjaan - Country General Manager Indonesia

Country General Manager - Indonesia

Role Overview

A global maritime transportation organisation is appointing a Country General Managerto lead and grow its Indonesia operations. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for commercial performance, profitability, and country execution.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the country business, driving sustainable growth, operational effectiveness, and strong customer relationships, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with regional and global objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Country Leadership & P&L Ownership

• Assume full responsibility for the country’s profit and loss, including revenue growth, cost control, and working capital management.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews against defined commercial and operational targets.
• Ensure the country business operates efficiently, profitably, and in line with agreed strategic priorities.

Commercial & Market Development

• Expand and optimise the customer portfolio, balancing volume, yield, and long-term account quality.
• Strengthen the organisation’s market presence through disciplined pricing, contract management, and customer engagement.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned with trade flows and market dynamics.

Operations & Service Oversight

• Provide senior oversight of country operations, including cargo flow coordination, service delivery, and third-party vendor or agent management.
• Ensure consistent service standards and a strong customer experience across all touchpoints.
• Work closely with regional and global teams to optimise network utilisation and operational outcomes.

People & Organisation

• Lead, develop, and motivate the local leadership team, fostering a performance-driven and accountable culture.
• Build succession capability and ensure organisational resilience as the business scales.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Represent the organisation with local authorities, ports, partners, and key industry stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Act as the senior point of contact between the country organisation and regional or global management.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive senior-level experience within container shipping, ocean transportation, or international freight forwarding.
• Proven track record of country or large-market P&L leadership, not limited to functional or sales roles.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience balancing growth, pricing discipline, and profitability.
• Broad understanding of maritime operations, customer service models, and port or agency environments.
• Comfortable operating in complex, regulated markets and engaging with senior external stakeholders.
• Experience working across South East Asia or in regional roles is highly valued.
• Prior experience managing or overseeing country or regional performance linked to Trans-Pacific and intra-Asia trade lanes would be viewed favourably
• Open to non-local candidates with regional or international backgrounds.
• Fluent in English