Business Unit Manager, EXIM at Haul247

Haul247 is an end-to-end logistics tech API platform that connects businesses to haulage and warehousing assets all in one ecosystem, was created to simplify logistics process by ensuring efficient asset utilization, transparency and safety in the movement and storage of goods.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Unit Manager, EXIM

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Business Unit Manager will set up the Port Operations business vertical. He/She will also drive freight forwarding business and port operations, overall business development, operational set-up and management, and overall business unit efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development – Prospect and onboard customers, manage their expectations, enrich customer experience, and grow market share.
• Operations Management—Set up the port operations team and structure. The scope includes dry port, seaport, airport, and cross-border operations. The goal is to drive operation excellence and optimize end-to-end lead time.
• Relationship Management – Develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant regulators, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management – Develop robust risk management governance with a mitigation plan and implement an effective Business Continuity Plan (BCP).
• Reporting – Established structure(s) that ensures the preparation of accurate and timely commercial and operational reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Team Management – Recruit, train, motivate, and manage employees, ensuring talent development and retention.
• Business Management – Ensures an effective operation and a profitable business.
• Financial Management – Manages Cost-to-Serve, and P&L.

Educational & Experience Qualifications

• Minimum BSc/HND, preferably in logistics, supply chain, business, or engineering
• 7+ years of experience in freight forwarding and business development

Key Competencies:

• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive business growth and a self-starter.
• Deep knowledge of import/export with operation management skills
• Proficiency in international trade regulations, Incoterms, customs and port procedures/documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship management, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Result-oriented, proactive, with integrity and honesty.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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