Assistant Trade Development Manager - Import Far East

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Assistant Trade Development Manager - Import Far East Full time, permanent We are looking for a confident and motivated individual with strong commercial awareness, who can lead and develop a high-performing team while managing day-to-day operations. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships across the UK, MSC Geneva and origin offices in Asia, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to growth and strengthening MSC's position in the UK import market. How you will help us and what you can expect Support the Trade Development Manager in the day-to-day commercial management of the Import Far East trade, identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities Take ownership of customer engagement across BCO, NVO and freight forwarder segments, building strong commercial relationships that drive loyalty and volume Organise and lead one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews, fostering a high-performance culture within the department Define and review individual performance contracts in line with MSC standards, ensuring team members are developed, motivated and engaged Build and maintain close working relationships with Far East origin agents, MSC Geneva Liner teams and key internal stakeholders across the UK business Monitor market conditions, competitor activity and rate trends across the Far East to UK corridor, providing insight and recommendations to support commercial strategy Assist with the preparation of reports, statistics, landed cost analysis and market research to support tender responses and business reviews Support the coordination of rate strategy across to optimise revenue and utilisation Attend internal and external meetings, customer visits and trade events, representing the department alongside or in the absence of the Trade Development Manager Work closely with the Trade Development Manager to ensure agreed strategies are implemented effectively and commercial targets are achieved Skills and experience you'll bring to us Proven ability to lead, develop and maximise the performance of a team in a fast-paced commercial environment Experience within the container shipping, freight forwarding or wider logistics industry, import experience is highly desirable Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of ocean freight pricing, rate structures and market dynamics Confidence in engaging with customers, senior stakeholders and Director-level associates, including direct communication with Geneva principals Experience in reporting, data analysis and compiling commercial statistics Ability to influence, implement change and drive continuous improvement across the team Resilient under pressure with the ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to tight deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional manner at all times Knowledge of import processes would be a distinct advantage Strong time management and organisational skills

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