Managing Director

Responsibilities - Coordinating and directing all activities with respect to implementation of development programs for the station(s) within the country - Ensure effective planning and achievement of project long-term and short-term goals. - Supervise all station staff by utilizing good management practices, in accordance with applicable country labor laws. - Commercially focused, Takes full profit and loss accountability for the company’s operation in the country, including sales & marketing, operations, finance and HR within the geographic area of responsibility. - Approves all financial applications and reports as well as completes any ad hoc assignments designated by the Regional Vice President - Monitors all country budgets to ensure all expenditures are within budget parameters and appropriate financial reporting and regulatory requirements are met - Ensure development and maintenance of strong working relationships and close collaboration with Regional Management and other international managers for smooth implementation of activities. - Promote the UK business throughout the network by championing a positive can do attitude within the teams. - Build and develop partnerships that will grow the business within the industry marketplace. - Design a sales strategy for growth and build a structure for success in this area - Other duties as assigend. Physical Requirements - Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment - Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus - Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment Other Skills/ Abilities - Working knowledge of freight forwarding industry - Ability to set and meet aggressive commitments to achieve business objectives - Ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-developing business environment - Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance. - Ability to pay attention to detail and be highly organized. - Ability to build strategic partnerships and good track record of growing a market. #J-18808-Ljbffr