Chief Commercial Officer-East Africa Cluster

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Minimum 10 years of progressive commercial leadership experience within shipping, logistics, supply chain, transportation or related industries.
At least 5 years in a senior regional leadership position with responsibility for multiple countries or business units.
Knowledge of the shipping industry will be an added advantage.
Proven track record of delivering transformational growth programmes, market share expansion and commercial turnaround initiatives.
Demonstrated success in customer-centric strategy implementation and digital commercial transformation.
Demonstrated experience in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for future lifting volumes
Excellent analytical, presentation, follow up, decision-making, problem-solving, team-building, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict-management and time-management skills.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization; ability to explain technical features to non-technical audiences and vice-versa. Ability to communicate and explain new or updated processes to Agencies and various audiences.
Resourceful and proactive in gathering information and sharing ideas.
Proven negotiation and conflict-management skills.
Ability to work in an international environment including travelling abroad on assignments.
Cultural awareness, sensitivity to culture and customs.

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