Trade Lane Manager, Europe

About the role

The role is essential in our goal to develop and further our European partnerships, with the responsibility of identifying new opportunities for inbound and outbound business pertaining to Europe with a focus on Germany, Netherlands, and France. This role will be a significant part of our growth mission.

Responsibilities

• Strategically searching and developing new sea/air logistics opportunities nationally, focusing solely on the European market.
• Investing in relationships, acting as a SME with both external and internal customers.
• Managing various projects/tasks across cross-functional teams.
• Travelling both domestically and internationally with the ability to work across various cultures.
• Using Pipedrive (CRM) to target and document prospective clients.
• Developing client strategy with appropriate Green marketing materials.
• Product champion and subject matter expert for assigned trade lanes and liaison between branch management, sales, key customers, and branch operations.
• Treasuring, protecting, and promoting our brand.

Requirements

• 5+ years of supply chain/freight forwarding experience, ideally in sea/air logistics.
• Strong Sea/Air freight product knowledge and pricing knowledge.
• A thorough understanding of business development strategy and the sales process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating to be understood.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution.
• Cross-cultural competence and cultural sensitivity.
• A self-starter with excellent planning and organizing skills who is willing to share knowledge and expertise, having a Team First mentality.
• A strong knowledge of continuous improvement and methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work without daily supervision.
• Fluency in English, German, and/or knowledge of other European languages is required.

Benefits

• Employee High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) currently paid for 100% by Green.
• $1,800 contributed to employee HSA Account, if on HDHP.
• Employee Dental provided by Green.
• Option to purchase disability insurance.
• Paid life insurance and option to buy-up.
• 401(K) and company match.
• Parental Leave Program.
• Monthly recognition points to give/receive, which can be converted to gift cards.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Weekly fruit baskets in office locations.
• A tree planted for every new employee to Trees.org.
• 26 days remote annually.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Training and Development.

Schedule

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.