Senior Branch Manager

The Senior Branch manager will have the ability and vision of the business to set up effective long-term strategies and direction that successfully navigates business through competitive. This includes development of new clients to sell our logistics and supply Chain services, as well as building strong/long-term customer relations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, identifying, and managing new and existing customers, overseeing daily operations including general sales and sales forecasting, planning the use of materials and staff, and responsibility for the general health and safety standards of the station.

The role is located in our Dublin site in Ballyboughal, reporting directly to Coutnry Manager.

Job Description

• Build and manage station's performance from an operational performance perspective and to develop customer relationships to foster revenue generation and profit growth opportunities.
• Support, review and approve the product strategies for each business section and lead customer projects or initiatives. This to include the integration of the Hawthorn Logistics business into Aramex Ireland
• Develop and implement product strategies which will support the growth of the station - this to include new business areas such as the 2-person service we are setting up.
• Participate in building company's reputation in the industry and within it is employee base.
• Efficiently manage projects and resources in a way that ensures this is achieved on schedule. With particular emphasis on the building and construction phase the company will go through over the next 5 years.
• Have professional knowledge of all the company's products and can demonstrate an understanding of the key differentiators for our business and how to communicate this externally and internally.
• Manage staff in compliance with Company policies, regulations, and laws; prepare work schedule and assign duties in consonance with established.
• Review sales activity reports, and other performance data, to measure productivity and goal achievement for use in executing required actions in cost reduction and program improvements.
• Establishing and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in harmony with Company policies, laws and/or regulations.
• Direct and coordinate the company's financial and budget activities to fund operations, increase efficiency and deliver on agreed upon financial goals.
• Determine services to be sold, and assist in setting prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
• Leads a team of station's Heads in team formation and account allocation.
• Helps in defining trainings/ coaching/ monitoring activities for the station.
• Develops and maintain organizational capability and participate in the talent management process.
• Strong oversight of a succession planning program to support station objectives.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Company goals and objectives.
• Networks with peer group & other internal affiliates to roll out best proven practices, as relevant.

Job Requirements - Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain Management, or any other field
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• 10+ years of experience in sales of international freight forwarding services.
• Strong customer focus and analytical skills