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Are you looking for Management Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in GM – Clearing & Forwarding job at People Brand
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
About the Organisation
People Brand House is a management consulting firm that collaborates with business leaders and the society at large to engage human capital as a key driver for business sustainability.
Job Title
GM – Clearing & Forwarding job at People Brand
People Brand
Job Description
As General Manager, you will be fully charged with the business development and growth in the different revenue lines, as well as collaborate with company executives to develop strategic plans for business growth based on short-term and long-term goals, communicate those goals to your team, and guide them to success.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Business
Oversee day-to-day business operations
Responsible for the budget, business plan, reporting and general management of the office
Set up an efficient clearing and forwarding unit within the company.
Provide leadership at all levels of the organization
Communicate and embody the company vision and values
Build up the company by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and mentoring new talent
Define and implement policies and performance standards
Evaluate employee performance and provide additional coaching and support as needed
Assess departmental and company performance and devise plans for improvement
Manage profit and loss statements and account for costs and revenues
Allocate budget resources for supplies, equipment, marketing, and personnel
Ensure all regulatory requirements to engage in clearing and forwarding business are met.
Participate in coordinating external audits and making follow up on implementation of recommendations suggested by external auditors to strengthen the governance, risk management and internal control environment.
Business Development & Growth
Identify opportunities to grow business and source for clients.
Facilitate, track, monitor and report on implementation of departmental work plans and budgets on quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis
Lead the response to tenders and RFQ’s.
Negotiate with shipping lines, airlines, transporters and agents.
Manage customer relationships.
Motivate and drive the Commission sales team for achieving set targets
Develop personal relationships with high value accounts
Network with key industry players for expanding trade lines volumes
Operations
Oversee the entire clearing and forwarding process to ensure timely delivery of services.
Hands-on in maintaining operational excellence in the Operations Department
Responsible for operational execution in the key sectors – travel in-country and to the group network
Streamline operational processes and establish Standard Operating Procedures to maintain quality service
Ensure KPI’s of freight operations are met for achieving productivity results
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Qualifications and Competencies
Business related Degree
Industry certifications
Industry Experience of not less than 6years
Management and Customer Service experience
Strong administrative skills
Demonstrated ability to lead
Comfort working with budgets, external stakeholders and regulators, revenue and forecasting
Strong communications skills
How to Apply
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