An excellent opportunity has become available for a senior freight forwarding professional to join the senior management team of a well established global freight forwarder in a position responsible for the commercial and operational development of the LATAM, Transatlantic and African trade lanes.

The position holder will assume full responsibility for carrier selection and negotiation and will set a pricing policy to be rolled-out across all European offices. There will be a requirement for international travel, regular visiting overseas offices and working with local management and sales teams to ensure that maximum revenue is being generated. The position holder will play an important role in assisting to win new business and in the management/ development of existing accounts, however will not be expected to "cold-call" and will not work to personal sales targets. Additional responsibility will be assumed for the Middle East trade lanes.

- Experienced freight forwarder with excellent knowledge of the LATAM/ Transatlantic/ African trade lanes
- Established relationship with shipping lines and experience negotiating preferred terms
- Experience implementing pricing strategy
- Commercially and financially astute
- Strong operational knowledge

All applicants must be eligible to work in the EU.

Should your application for the position of LATAM, USA & Africa Trade & Procurement Manager - Freight Forwarding - Heathrow be successful, you will be contacted within 72 hours.

Failure in selection for this position will not affect applications for other positions we currently have advertised.

As specialists in the Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Aviation, Logistics, Relocations and Courier industries, we are always looking for exceptional / highly experienced candidates. If you feel you have the necessary experience in any of the above sectors, please forward your C.V. and we will be happy to assist you in finding a new position.