OVERVIEW
A freight forwarding company in Accra is seeking to employ a Commercial Manager to work with.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Quoting client for shipments when requested are sent
- Sales – new clients
- Customer service and maintaining relationships – existing clients
- Ensuring targets for office are met and exceeded
- Managing all aspects of Ghana sales
- Cold Calling
- Handling customer queries
- Meetings with clients
FUNCTIONAL WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Management skills
- Observation skills (attention to detail)
- Full understanding of all types of logistics (air, sea and road)
- Problem Solving skills
- Confidence
- Honesty
- Presentable
- Strong Communicator
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Goal orientated
- Involvement & consultation
- Respect
- Exceptional Teamwork
- Self-discipline
- Loyalty & commitment
- Hard & Smart work
- Punctuality & attendance
- Honesty
QUALIFICATION:
- Minimum: BSc in Marketing or related field
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the logistics/freight forwarding industry
- Worked with Dangerous Goods before
- Must have a good understanding of all modes of transport air, sea and road as well as the
local rules and regulations. - Must have a minimum of 3-5 years sales/business development experience in the freight
forwarding/logistics industry. - Management experience
- Good understand of the local market
- Dealt with on a global basis before
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- Country Manager for Ghana and Commercial Director SSA
REMUNERATION (PACKAGE)
- Negotiable depending on experience and value added to organization
LOCATION
- Accra, Ghana
APPLY NOW!!!