Project and Heavylift Director - Europe

Overview

Job Description

About PSA BDP

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5, people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5, customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize business development and maintain strong client relationships with new clients within Europe together with your EU project colleagues
• Processing project and general cargo related enquiries and tender requests - ITB, RFI, RFQ
• Demonstrate ownership and drive to support the implementation of strategic objectives
• Expertly managing tender processes, working with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class services
• Skillfully negotiate contracts with clients and subcontractors
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and industry professionals
• Ensure seamless coordination and communication between sales and operational teams
• Stay ahead of market trends, perform competitive analysis and provide valuable market insights
• Trouble shooting / problem solving / claim management
• Profit and loss accountability
• Leadership Meeting customer requirements Set priorities Achieve growth of the account / business Manage the EU Project team

Qualifications

• Nine years plus experience in project cargo forwarding, including breakbulk, heavy lift, international and container operations
• A professional qualification awarded by an approved educational institution specializing in the logistics and freight forwarding sector.
• Commercial and operational experience in general cargo, break bulk, oversized and heavy lift (multimodal)shipments
• Implementing a business development plan as well as directing all details of project delivery under your assignment
• Willingness to travel on national and international business trips
• Excellent knowledge English, enabling you to quickly find your way internationally
• Computer literacy with Microsoft software applications and other leading market software applications. In-depth knowledge of electronic support tools for logistics operations
• Analytical skills to develop logistics solutions
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player
• Customer focused
• Flexibility with a high level of commitment, energy, perseverance and resilience
• Decision making skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures

Exemption Type Exempt (Salaried)

There are many good reasons to join us

There are many good reasons to join us :

An open-working atmosphere in an international team, lots of creative freedom, flexible working hours, attractive and performance-related remuneration, social benefits : e.g. Job Ticket, kindergarten allowance.

Not convinced yet? Make up your own mind about us!

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please apply online, stating your earliest possible starting date and salary requirements. Personal references in the job advertisement are gender neutral. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.