Commercial Manager at SoluGrowth Pty Ltd

Job Description

• Are you a strategic leader with a passion for ocean freight, procurement, and commercial development? We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to drive revenue growth, build critical relationships, and lead a high-performing pricing and procurement team within a dynamic logistics environment.

Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage direct ocean freight sales across Africa and cross-trade regions.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with both customers and carriers.
• Oversee and steer the pricing and procurement team to meet commercial objectives.
• Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates and manage carrier performance.
• Ensure smooth handover of new clients to operational teams.
• Monitor and report on sales targets, quote turn times, and team productivity.
• Manage ocean freight procurement across multiple African offices.
• Compile, maintain, and analyze freight schedules and performance data.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in ocean pricing, procurement, and capacity management.
• Proven track record in senior-level supplier and key account management.
• Strong commercial sales and negotiation skills.
• Background in shipping lines is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of multimodal and cross-border logistics.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative tools.

Qualifications:

• Matric is required; a qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Trade is beneficial.
• A valid driver’s license is essential.
• If you are results-driven and ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.