Commercial Manager

Michael Page

  • Southampton
  • £60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
My client is seeking a results-driven Commercial Manager to drive growth in the shipping industry. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong logistics/shipping background, capable of growing market share and driving business growth.
  • Develop and implement robust commercial strategies to drive business growth.
  • Identify new market opportunities and drive market penetration.
  • Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic business deals.
  • Attend relevant trade shows that can require international travel
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are met and exceeded.
  • Monitor performance of commercial activities, reporting directly to senior management.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activity.
  • Lead and manage the sales team to achieve agreed targets.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, legal guidelines and in-house procedures.
Great earning potential|Opportunity to work in a luxury industryA successful Commercial Manager should have:
  • Proven experience in a commercial role within the Shipping/Logistics industry.
  • Outstanding sales skills with a knack for negotiation and networking.
  • A strategic mindset, with the ability to make sound business decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • The ability to work in their Southampton office a couple of times a week
Our client is a key player in the Logistics sector. With a small but experienced team spread around the Southampton area, they are renowned for delivering comprehensive marine freight solutions to their global clientele.
  • A basic salary range of £70,000 per year (but negotiable dependent on experience)
  • Excellent bonus scheme
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • A collaborative company culture that values employee input and ideas.
  • Opportunity to work for a great company in a luxury industry
We encourage passionate individuals who believe they meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Michael Page