Deputy Head of Sales & Documentation
Job Description
MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY SIERRA LEONE LIMITED, 3 WALLACE JOHNSON STREET, FREETOWN
Mediterranean Shipping Company SL Limited invites applications from accomplished professionals to join our team as
Position: Deputy Head of Sales & Documentation
Contract type: Local
Purpose:
- Provide support to the Head of Sales & Documentation and Top Management team in driving business growth, manage team performance, encourage team building, and enforce/implement commercial strategies.
- Contribute to the development of the Company through the promotion of its services, ensuring implementation of its trade policies and compliance with trade regulations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Ensure close collaboration with the Head of Sales & Documentation and Top Management to develop sales strategy for the Agency
- Build on the Agency’s strengths and proposition to promote market leading position.
- Together with the Head of Sales & Documentation, attract new business through client meetings and develop strong relationships.
- Develop the skills, knowledge and performance of the Team to create experts and future talents.
- Instrumental role in cross team collaboration – Finance, Operations and Logistics
- Take charge of the implementation of HR processes (e.g. Performance Management, Leave, disciplinary procedure) within the Sales & Documentation as directed by the Head of Sales or Top Management to attain high standards in performance, completeness, accuracy or punctuality
- Supervise, train & coach team members within the Department and ensure they are always up to date with the Agency’s guidelines and latest best practices.
- Lead by example with regards to compliance with the Agency’s policies & Unit work procedures and encourage compliance within department to have a focused and aligned work team.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
- At least 5 years’ experience in shipping, logistics and international trade and awareness of local and international regulations.
- Experience working in a large and multinational corporation or company.
- At least 5 years’ experience within a regulated and well-structured corporate environment
- Able to demonstrate success through team leadership
- Extensive commercial awareness, knowledge, experience and skills. Experience in corporate sales, marketing and or business growth is an added advantage.
- High level reporting and presentation skills
- Strong customer engagement presence
- Strong communicator and negotiator
- Strong analytical and problem-solving methods and skills. Strong understanding of corporate culture, etiquette and professionalism is a plus.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter and relevant educational certificates to:
Compliance/HR/Admin Officer
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SL Limited
3 Wallace Johnson Street
Freetown
Or via email to:
Deadline- 29th March 2025
