Business Unit Manager

Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Limited, have been practicing Logistics business since year 2004 and was incorporated and registered in Nigeria on the 29th December, 2009 with Corporate Affair Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Unit Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Have an oversight function for the Business Development Group
• Formulate a strategic and tactical business plan for the company, and convert this into profitable business performance.
• Ensure the agreed level of service for all segment of business development targets.
• Provide management with required reports, information and feedback to contribute to the effective strategic planning, budgeting and performance management of the business in agreed formats and within agreed timeframes.
• Provide leadership to the Commercial/Operation unit comprising of Airfreight, Seafreight and Logistics.
• Effective coordination of Commercial/Operational duties towards organisational objectives
• Planning and forecasting operational requirements for SFILL.
• Co-ordinates the activities of the Business development unit in relation to Commercial/Operation function
• Liaise with clients, industry stakeholders and partners on business relations
• Managing and motivating the entire operations team to achieving the daily/weekly goals
• Utilizing SFILL’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 SFILL
• 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
• Maintain regular contact with subordinates to ensure smooth operations and compliance with industry standard with customs regulations and other required regulations/laws
• Monitor and take appropriate action to ensure profitability targets are achieved, and fully complies with standard operating procedures.
• Manage, lead and develop all colleagues within the branch so that their operational performance delivers in line with Company standards.

Required Qualifications

• A good First Degree from a reputable University/Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3-6 years’ managerial experience in International Freight Forwarding & General Logistics, 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
• Previous Business Manager experience is essential.
• 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
• Works well in a busy environment on an individual and team basis.
• Organised; can manage numerous tasks whilst enhancing the customer experience.
• Reliable; meets deadlines without compromising the quality of work.