Global Trade Lane Manager
Posted on 2025-04-11
Employer | Network Finance |
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Salary | 850000 |
Category | Logistics |
Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg North |
Job Summary
Minimum
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (essential)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Sales & Marketing (essential)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the clearing and forwarding industry
- Proven track record in international transportation, sales, and Asia trade lane management
- Strong understanding of air and ocean freight operations
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Key
Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow the Asia trade lane (both import and export), focusing on strategic markets and sectors
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with overseas agents, carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Provide key input to Air and Ocean procurement to support product development and competitive pricing strategies
- Drive business development efforts to increase trade volumes and secure new opportunities on the Asia lane
- Monitor trade lane performance and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and profitability
- Work closely with the sales team to develop and implement trade lane-specific sales campaigns
- Ensure service excellence through consistent follow-up on shipments, resolving operational issues promptly
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the Asia trade region
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and compliance teams to ensure end-to-end service delivery
- Support customer pricing strategies and RFQ responses with relevant lane-specific information
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade regulations, customs compliance, and Incoterms
- Report on trade lane activities, sales performance, and forecasts to senior management
Competencies:
- Strong commercial acumen and market intelligence
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on service delivery and operational efficiency
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in MS Office and logistics software systems
How to Apply: Click Go Apply to apply online! Apply directly for this position. Please read all instructions carefully. We do not process job applications; we simply aggregate and display job listings. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (essential) Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Sales & Marketing (essential) Minimum of 5 years of experience in the clearing and forwarding industry Proven track record in international transportation Minimum Requirements:Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (essential)Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Sales & Marketing (essential)Minimum of 5 years of experience in the clearing and forwarding industryProven track record in international transportation
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