General Manager - International Freight Forwarding

Fast growing European owned International Freight Forwarder with 8 offices Globally is seeking a dedicated General Manager to lead Australian Operations and Sales @ Melbourne / Sydney, or Brisbane

About the role:

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve organizational objectives.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the Australia team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen our sales infrastructure and cultivate a high-performing sales team to bolster the growth of our current business.
• Drive growth by focusing on trade lanes between Australia and other regions of Company presence - Italy, Germany, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Brazil + full autonomy to decide other markets that could be developed.

2. Operational Management:

• Oversee all operational functions, guaranteeing the delivery of efficient and effective services to our clients.
• Implement best practices to streamline operational procedures and increase  productivity

3. Financial Management:

• Assume responsibility for the financial performance of operations in Australia, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Pinpoint avenues for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

4. Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with key clients, comprehensively understanding their requirements and ensuring the provision of exceptional service.
• Identify prospects for new business development and the expansion of service offerings.

5. Team Building and Development:

• Recruit, train, and nurture a top-tier team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members to facilitate their professional growth and advancement.

6. Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Implement robust risk management protocols to mitigate operational and financial risks effectively.

About you:

• Previous local experience in a similar role within Freight Forwarding Industry
• Strong Leadership skills
• Professional
• Strategic
• Mentor, Supportive
• Problem solver
• Driven

What's in it for you:

• Join a well established and growing Forwarder with global presence
• Rare opportunity to take control of entire Australian operations
• Freedom in operational decisions
• Supportive C-level Management
• Flexible location
• Support in business growth

This role seeks a person who understands the complexities of International Freight Forwarding, Customs, Logistics whilst being able to handle a variety of  finance challenges working locally and internationally with partners.

Salary is negotiable based on your experience for this role.

If you are looking for a new challenge then send your confidential resume today to *****@sfsolutions.com.au or call Maria on (03)  9338 2800

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