Ocean Freight Commercial Manager

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Ocean Product Manager - Logistics

Location: Southampton (with travel to customer sites and head office in Heathrow)
Package: Competitive, with mean earnings up to £80,000
Hours: Monday - Friday

We are recruiting an experienced Ocean Product Manager to lead and develop the Ocean Export product within a dynamic logistics operation. This is a senior role, combining people leadership, operational oversight, and business development, making it ideal for an ambitious professional with strong industry experience.

Why This Role Matters

Lead and mentor your team, supporting career development and succession planning

Oversee operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and service excellence

Drive business development and revenue growth in line with district objectives

Contribute to strategic planning and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships

Key Responsibilities

People & Leadership

Develop, mentor, and support team members, including identifying your #2

Conduct regular appraisals, set clear expectations, and implement development plans

Plan and lead department meetings, goal setting, and performance monitoring

Ensure staff complete ongoing training and development programs

Operations & Process

Manage day-to-day Ocean Export operations, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Maintain accurate processes, SOPs, and KPIs

Monitor productivity, revenue-to-expense ratio, and other operational metrics

Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate performance

Customer & Business Development

Maintain personal involvement with top customers and participate in retention activities

Support sales teams with product knowledge and technical expertise

Respond to RFQs, proposals, and quotations with market-competitive pricing

Drive new business onboarding and manage customer transitions

Financial Oversight

Assist with departmental budgeting and review P&L performance

Monitor revenue, freight yields, and accounts receivable

Control expenses and ensure contracts follow company procedures

Culture & Compliance

Promote a positive team culture and lead by example

Ensure all internal and external compliance standards are met

Encourage innovation, system enhancements, and process improvements

Skills & Experience Required

University degree or equivalent business qualification

Minimum 7 years' experience in ocean freight or global logistics

Minimum 3 years' team management experience

Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and change management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrable experience in operational excellence, P&L oversight, and business development

Strong understanding of ocean export processes and the logistics market

Fluent in English

What We're Looking For

A strategic, results-driven leader with a focus on operational and financial excellence

Exceptional at building relationships internally and externally

Able to drive business growth while managing a high-performing team

Organized, reliable, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

What's On Offer

Competitive package with mean earnings up to £80,000

Office-based Monday - Friday with travel to customer sites and head office

Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence operational strategy

Exposure to a broad, global logistics network and key industry accounts

If you are a senior Ocean Export professional with proven leadership experience and a track record of driving operational excellence and business growth, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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Location:
West End
Salary:
£70,000 - £80,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Distribution

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