Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Limited Vacancy for a Business Manager

Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Limited have been practicing Logistics business since year 2004 and was incorporated and registered in Nigeria on the 29th December, 2009 with Corporate Affair Commission.

Spectrum Forwarding & International Logistics Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Have an oversight function for the Business Development Group
• Formulate a strategic and tactical business plan for the company, and convert this into profitable business performance.
• Ensure the agreed level of service for all segment of business development targets.
• Provide management with required reports, information and feedback to contribute to the effective strategic planning, budgeting and performance management of the business in agreed formats and within agreed timeframes.
• Provide leadership to the Commercial/Operation unit comprising of Airfreight, Seafreight and Logistics.
• Effective coordination of Commercial/Operational duties towards organisational objectives
• Planning and forecasting operational requirements for SFILL.
• Co-ordinates the activities of the Business development unit in relation to Commercial/Operation function
• Liaise with clients, industry stakeholders and partners on business relations
• Continuously seek new ways to expand our service offerings by adding new and/or specialized carriers
• Liaise with HR to identify the gaps/needs of the team in order to improve capabilities and performance
• Maintain regular contact with subordinates to ensure smooth operations and compliance with industry standard with customs regulations and other required regulations/laws
• Monitor and take appropriate action to ensure profitability targets are achieved, and fully complies with standard operating procedures.
• Manage, lead and develop all colleagues within the branch so that their operational performance delivers in line with Company standards.
• Managing and motivating the entire operations team to achieving the daily/weekly goals
• Utilizing SFILL’s international partners to win new business on the global market
• Turning lead local/international enquiries into profitable businesses
• Giving timely and regular feedback to Management on operational activities as often as its required
• Meeting with Executive Management to discuss future strategies and contributing to growth and direction of the company
• Participating in seminars. conferences to increase and build larger network and new opportunities for SFILL
• Implement structure and improve process flow and efficiencies for the unit

• A good first degree from a reputable University/Polytechnic or relevant professional qualification(s) will be an advantage
• Must have leadership & hands on experience in International Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain Logistics and Project Management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, able to build relationship and foster teamwork
• Works well in a busy environment on an individual and team basis.
• Organised; can manage numerous tasks whilst enhancing the customer experience.
• Reliable; meets deadlines without compromising the quality of work.
• Minimum of 3-6 years’ managerial experience in International Freight Forwarding & General Logistics, and Project Management will be an added advantage
• Must be familiar with Int’l Freight Forwarding commercial quotation and regulations
• Has working business knowledge/hands-on experience of the Shipping & Logistics industry
• Previous Business Manager experience is essential.
• Has a proactive and can-do attitude in the pursuit of his/her responsibilities