Ocean Freight Export Manager

Location Langenhagen
Contact name: Jamie Watts

Contact email: jamie.watts@altius-talent.com
Job ref: 3659
Published: 16 days ago
Altius Talent are working in partnership with a global freight forwarder searching for an experienced ocean freight specialist to become their next Ocean Freight Export Manager based out of their Hannover branch. This position will be managing a team of 5 FTE’s in a busy export department and ideally looking for someone who’s going to really drive this team and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

As an Ocean Freight Export Manager, you will take the lead:
  • Oversee and manage the operational and professional aspects of the Ocean Freight Export department.
  • Handle the operational execution of specific transactions.
  • Monitor, analyse, and improve internal processes.
  • Maintain relationships with existing clients while assisting Sales Managers in acquiring new customers.
  • Take full responsibility for the department's budget.
  • Report directly to the Branch Manager.

Requirements
  • Completed training as a Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Specialist or equivalent qualification.
  • Solid experience in ocean freight export.
  • Ideally, experience in managing employees.
  • Confident and reliable
  • Enthusiasm for working with customers and international business partners.
  • Excellent self-organisation skills.
  • Proficiency in English & German

Package:
 
  • Salary of €60,000 - €70,000 + Bonus
  • Diverse, personalized training and development programs.
  • Performance-based compensation.
  • Individual bonus schemes and other benefits such as a company phone, laptop, etc.
  • A strong team culture with sports events and shared activities like health/family days.
  • Opportunities to participate in charity projects.
  • Modern equipment and remote work options.
  • Company pension and health insurance schemes.
  • Discounts and mobility benefits, such as parking spaces.

Interested and have the relevant experience please apply or contact Jamie Watts on jamie.watts@altius-talent.com