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SENIOR REGIONAL KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Salary:
NEG

Location:
Hong Kong: Hong Kong

Duration:
Permanent

Consultant:
Simon Shoebridge

JobRef:
SQS/310340

Tel:
(852) 2103 5300

Date posted:
Jun 29, 2010


This company is one of the world’s leading logistics companies, operating in with more than 100 countries worldwide. Its strong market position lies in the sea freight, airfreight, contract logistics and overland businesses. To support their rapid business growth, they are looking for a high calibre candidate to fill their Senior Regional Key Account Manager position.

This position will be responsible for all duties in day to day management of region-wide retail accounts.

Responsibilities:

• lead and motivate team
• ensure client service level expectations are exceeded
• enforce SOP within region
• seek and drive operational improvement
• manage carrier allocations with both direct carriers and through local and regional sea freight management
• promote GP growth
• act as the focal point for the account across the region
• engage with client at a senior level and contribute to enhancing relationship both in UK and at origin
• ensure compliance with origin based KPI’s
• implement new business wins
• identify opportunities for client savings or process improvement
• identify new revenue streams for company
• project management, origin based, value added service operations
• validate customers assumptions and requirements
• client interface and go-to person for new idea
• prepare costings for new solutions
• stay abreast of industry best practices
• coordinate across business units to enhance relationship with client on several fronts
• present solutions and ideas to other retailers as required
• regional and international travel in line with business requirements

Requirements:

• with five years’ key account management experience
• strong sea freight product knowledge
• good air freight product knowledge
• good presentation and communication skills
• strong analytical and influencing skills
• good command of English
• proficient in MS Office
• project management


If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Simon Shoebridge at Robert Walters on (852) 2103 5300 or simon.shoebridge@robertwalters.com.hk quoting the Job Reference SQS/310340.