COMMERCIAL / SALES MANAGER, SHIPPING AGENCY @ SHARAF SHIPPING
Sharaf Shipping is seeking an experienced Commercial / Sales Manager to lead and manage the commercial and sales aspects of our Ship Agency offices in Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and driving the commercial performance of our operations in both Mombasa and Nairobi. This strategic leadership role involves developing and implementing commercial strategies to achieve business targets, increase market share, and ensure overall service excellence across the organization.
The manager will focus on managing relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and service delivery. Candidates will be expected to lead a dedicated team, providing the necessary guidance and support to maintain operational efficiency. This role requires a professional with a deep understanding of market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and capitalize on market expansion within the regional shipping industry.
The manager will focus on managing relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and service delivery. Candidates will be expected to lead a dedicated team, providing the necessary guidance and support to maintain operational efficiency. This role requires a professional with a deep understanding of market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities and capitalize on market expansion within the regional shipping industry.
Key Requirements
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in Liner, Commercial, or Sales within the shipping industry.
Extensive background in Container Shipping across Asia, the Gulf, and Africa.
Deep understanding of shipping agency operations and liner services.
Proven expertise in RoRo and breakbulk shipping sectors.
Strong track record in managing commercial operations and client relationships.
Demonstrated ability to drive sales growth and achieve business expansion objectives.
Experience leading and mentoring teams to ensure operational efficiency.
Proficiency in analyzing market trends and competitor activity for business intelligence.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery.
Strategic mindset for developing and implementing business growth strategies.