Transcon Manager

Expeditors Intl. of Washington ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Company Description "We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. * 15,000 trained professionals * 250+ locations worldwide * Fortune 500 * Globally unified systems Job Description Major Duties and Responsibilities * Oversee the management of the branch Transcon / Roadfreight department * Actively develop business for department through active involvement in sales and retention process * Manage implementation and ensure compliance to "Standard Operating Procedures" for the client * Build and maintaining strong relationships with service providers and customers * Ensure that productivity and profitability goals for the TRANSCON department are met * Develop department personnel * Actively work on continually improving process within the team * Qualifications * Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures. * Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to customers and employees at all levels. * Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) * Fluent in English Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits * 23 Days Paid Holidays * Private Health Plan: Medical * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Pension Scheme * Training and Personnel Development Program All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to define, develop and document business processes and procedures. Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to customers and employees at all levels. Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Fluent in English Responsibilities: Major Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the management of the branch Transcon / Roadfreight department Actively develop business for department through active involvement in sales and retention process Manage implementation and ensure compliance to "Standard Operating Procedures" for the client Build and maintaining strong relationships with service providers and customers Ensure that productivity and profitability goals for the TRANSCON department are met Develop department personnel Actively work on continually improving process within the team