Purpose Responsible for meeting the sales of the organization through effective planning and budgeting. To track delivery schedules and ensure deliveries are met as per timelines.
Key Responsibility Areas
· Responsible and accountable for designing and implementing a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensures its strong presence
· Responsible and accountable for building and promoting strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
· Responsible and accountable for achieving growth and hitting sales targets.
· To determine annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.
· Day to day operational management for all transport and fleet operations.
· Lead and manage all aspects of the company’s transport operations which includes developing and implementing effective asset management systems, equipment maintenance programs and SOP’s across the business to achieve revenue targets and operating budgets
· To maximize asset utilization (including commercial vehicles) and driving time.
· To take charge of all the company’s local and cross border transportation. This includes contracts, rates, compliance reporting, forecasting, personnel, operational management and product launches.
· To manage the process of identifying, securing, and retaining profitable customers for the company’s service transport and distribution services.
· To actively lead both the local distribution and cross border teams in the achievement of its goals and KPIs.
· An all-round Road Transport specialist with Middle East experience who is currently in the region and has experience of managing a 100+ fleet size.
· Excellent knowledge of transport regulations and operational issues relating to the GCC market specifically Saudi Arabia– strong knowledge of cross border trucking is absolutely essential.
· Has a strong understanding of and proven success in delivering a high quality & cost effective transport service.
· Must be a self-starter and capable of hitting the ground running from day 1.