Cluster Manager

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute an effective commercial strategy locally with the Cluster Leadership Team and Safmarine Management team.
Support the commercial activities, maximize the value of the brand and deliver value propositions to the customers that will contribute to the Transport and Logistics Division (part of Maersk Group).
Liaising actively with Cluster Trade and Marketing department to ensure dynamic pricing is achieved in line with market conditions and revenue targets.
Lead and drive overall performance management in Kenya and provide guidance and support to Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Sudan to deliver on targets.
Drive cost and efficiency improvement initiatives within the Cluster in line with the Transport and Logistics Division.
Provide an exemplary customer experience through internal and external processes and achieve targeted customer satisfaction levels.
Effectively guide, identify, attract and develop talents to meet both the long and short term business strategies.
Drive further growth and development of Safmarine in line with the Global Strategic Initiatives.
Act as a role model to Safmariners that will share a common understanding of what it means to be a Safmariner and how our brand and culture makes a difference
Exercise and be reference to the team of the Group Values and Safmarine guiding principles.
Who we are looking for
Bachelor degree or above.
Minimum 7 – 10 years of ex-perience in commercial functions with minimum 3 years at a leadership role.
Knowledge of the local market and competition is highly preferred.
Understanding of the regulatory environment.
Previous experience in managing a business and objectives in a matrix organisation.
Commercial knowledge in logistics and a proven track record in delivering results.
Strong commercial focus.
Excellent leadership and people skills.
Proven capabilities in dealing with ambiguity.
Developing direct reports and others
Motivating others
At ease with principles of management reporting tools
Ability to exercise influence and beneficial compromises without authority