Manager, Import Liners

MEDITERRANEAN SHIP.INC. • Montreal, QC

2d

About The Position

The Import Line Manager is responsible for meeting or exceeding targets set by Area Leadership in line with MSC Canada’s growth expectations. This role requires a firm understanding of the local Canadian import market, including the customer base, vendors, competition, and geographic opportunities/challenges. The manager will analyze market trends, formulate short and long-term plans, and implement a time-bound commercial strategy for their assigned trade(s). This position involves enhanced task complexity and accountability to the customer, working independently with general supervision, and contributing significantly to team/organizational objectives. The role holder is accountable for accuracy and efficiency and may influence others through explanations of facts, policies, and practices.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in a related role
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field
• Excellent ability to analyze and problem-solve using creative out-of-the-box thinking
• Strong leadership skills, particularly influence, accountability, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Pivots, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail with excellent time management skills, particularly under pressure
• Exhibit the MSC attitude: a positive force, relentlessly driven to produce solutions-focused results, with an approachable nature that encourages collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to commercial sales
• Fluency in a language related to the import region

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the local Canadian market pertaining to volumes and revenues of designated trade areas.
• Build collaborative partnerships and maintain commercial dialogue with new and existing customers, principles in Geneva, MSC origin offices, vendors, and partners.
• Build and/or enhance the skillset of the import commercial management team to meet business needs, including outstanding customer service and accountability.
• Ensure MSC Canada volumes are maintained and growing as per the local strategy and market analysis.
• Represent and speak on behalf of MSC Canada with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform any and all related tasks determined by management to meet business and service needs.

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental benefits coverage (for all permanent full-time roles)
• RRSP coverage with company matching (for all permanent full-time roles)
• Tailored training program opportunities for employee development
• Employee mentorship, leadership, and assistance opportunities
• Employee referral incentive program
• Community involvement
• Gym facility at Montreal and Toronto offices
• Health & Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager