Business Manager at Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Limited

Fortune Global Shipping & Logistics Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian company with head office in Nigeria and operational offices in some West African countries. We specialize in the movement of goods nationally and internationally. Our core services include freight forwarding, custom clearance services, air freight services, intra logistics and transportation, warehousing, oil and gas logistics services etc. Our years of existence has witnessed rapid growth with accompanying national and international recognitions.

In FGSL, people are our greatest asset and as a result we give people the opportunity to realise their potentials and develop their talents. FGSL offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for individuals that are motivated and passionate about being the best.

Job Title: Business Manager

Location: Lagos
Reports to: MD/CEO

Job Purpose

• Responsible to provide leadership in strategic business planning & implementation for the entire Commercial/Operations unit in the line with the strategy of the group company.
• Effectively managing intra/inter – departmental staff relations, accountable for day-to-day running of the operational department
• Has an oversight function for the Business Development Group
• Provide leadership to the Commercial/Operation unit comprising of Airfreight, Seafreight, Groupage and Customs Affairs
• Effective coordination of Commercial/Operational duties towards organisational objectives
• Planning and forecasting operational requirements for FGSL
• Co-ordinates the activities of the Business development unit in relation to Commercial/Operation function
• Provide guidance to the commercial team in quotation management with the most competitive rates
• Liaise with clients, industry stakeholders and partners on business relations
• Managing and motivating the entire operations team to achieving the daily/weekly goals
• Utilizing FGSL’s international partners to win new business on the global market
• Turning lead local/international enquiries into profitable businesses
• Giving timely and regular feedback to
• Management on operational activities as often as its required
• Meeting with Executive Management to discuss future strategies and contributing to growth and direction of the company
• Participating in seminars. conferences to increase and build larger network and new opportunities for FGSL
• Implement structure and improve process flow and efficiencies for the unit
• Continuously seek new ways to expand our service offerings by adding new and/or specialized carriers
• Liaise with HR to identify the gaps/needs of the team in order to improve capabilities and performance
• Develop and promote compliance/best practices within the operations unit to drive efficiency and profitability
• Maintain regular contact with subordinates to ensure smooth operations and compliance with industry standard with customs regulations and other required regulations/laws

Qualifications

• A good first degree from a reputable University/Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
• Minimum of 4-7 years’ managerial experience in International Freight Forwarding & General Logistics, Oil & Gas Logistics experience and Project Management will be an added advantage
• Must be familiar with Int’l Freight Forwarding commercial quotation and regulations
• Has working business knowledge/hands-on experience of the Shipping & Logistics industry
• Has a proactive and can-do attitude in the pursuit of his/her responsibilities
• Must have leadership & hands on experience in International Freight Forwarding, Supply
• Chain Logistics and Project Management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to build relationship and foster teamwork.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward complete Resumes to: [email protected]