The Client:
Argentus is thrilled to be working with a brand new client in the Freight Forwarding space on an excellent leadership role. This company is a renowned provider in their market, with a strong, diversified service offering and a global presence. Today, they’ve tasked Argentus with sourcing a Sales & Operations Manager to lead their operations and business development in Mississauga, ON!
The Opportunity:
Working out of the company’s Mississauga location, this individual will take charge of sales leadership and growth for the freight forwarding operation, with oversight of the location’s budget and P&L. In this role, the successful candidate will apply their skills with sales & business development to identify new potential clients and customers, develop relationships with those customers through effective account management, and negotiate contracts that will continue to grow the business through excellent customer service. You will lead a team, coaching and mentoring them to success in both sales and operations through effective motivation and review. On an operational level, you will work to provide top-notch service to the company’s customers through effective freight forwarding operations, including negotiations and supplier management with the company’s freight providers, tracking of ongoing shipments and freight, and supervision of the overall logistics operation. In addition, you will manage freight documentation for import/export shipments, ensuring that the operations are compliant with international trade regulations for freight.
The Ideal Candidate:
In short, this is an excellent leadership role for an individual with a strong track record of sales and business development within a freight forwarding organization, as well as people management/leadership experience, and a very strong operational understanding of logistics transportation modes, freight forwarding, and import/export requirements and regulations. If this sounds like you, and you’re looking to move into a new role, reach out to Argentus today! Send an email to recruit@argentus.com outlining your sales background in Freight Forwarding.
Please note: this capsule job description is meant to give candidates a high-level overview of the role. A full written job description is available upon request. We regret that only candidates already located in Canada are eligible to apply.