Trade Manager

• Responsible for capacity and space management based on allocations given by principal office.
• Main focal point between the principal office and internal and external customers.
• Managing all trade activities which includes liaising with POD agent on prospects, space utilization, and availability.
• Close monitoring of trade performance and proactive actions if necessary.
• Provide regular trade reports and updates to the principal office and management on trade performance, market conditions, and business opportunities as well as conduct internal trade training as needed.
• Assist in resolving trade and service issues by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate with the inter-departmental team on principal trade directions, strategies, and goals to ensure trade targets are met.
• Monitoring of cargo selection and yield management.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to the trade coordinator.
• Review outstanding over dues by assigned clients frequently with the finance team.
• Any ad hoc tasks assigned by the Commercial Director / HQ or Management.

Reports to: Commercial Director

Job Requirement

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree, Logistic/Transportation, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Maritime Studies, Marketing, Commerce or equivalent
• Candidate must possess minimum 5 year(s) of sales related function from shipping industry
• Candidate must be able to speak and write good and fluent English. Mandarin speaker is needed for this role to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Able to work in a team, self-motivated, aggressive, result and customer oriented
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Versatile and adaptable to new environment including learning a new process and system
• Able to lead, manage and coach a team
• Position will be based in Glenmarie, Shah Alam