Assistant Trade Development Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Trade Development Manager to support the Trade Manager by overseeing the Short Sea Trade department. You will lead and motivate the team, ensure excellent service delivery, and maintain strong communication across the business and with MSC Geneva.

• Support the Trade Manager to maximise growth opportunities for the Trade
• Organise and hold one to one meetings and team meetings
• Define & review individual performance contracts and in conjunction with MSC standards.
• Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of team members
• Build close relationships with origin agents, MSC Geneva Liners & Clients
• Maintain a close working relationship with other parts of the business on behalf of the dept.
• Assist with any reports, statistics, analysis and market research
• Managing meetings to both internal and external audiences
• Ensure training and competency plans are in place for each member of staff and monitor in line with performance development reviews

• Ability to develop and maximise the skills and productivity of an individual and the team
• Management and supervisor of a team
• Ability to influence and implement change in the workplace
• Previous experience of reporting & compiling statistics
• Experience of team development and maximising efficiency and results
• Ability to generate individual commitment and ownership for tasks and functions
• Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines
• Time management
• Ability to demonstrate a professional manner at all times

• Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
• Life Assurance – 4x salary
• 25 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
• Free parking
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
• Buy or sell holiday scheme
• Christmas club saving
• MSC Cruises friends and family discount
• Full induction day and training provided
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dress for the day policy/modern office environment

We pride ourselves on being the employer of choice within our industry. We are a family company and our family values feed into everything we do. We are passionate about what we do, we challenge ourselves to achieve excellence and we are tenacious in overcoming obstacles. Through working together with passion and enthusiasm, we provide a unique experience for our customers.

We are in continuous evolution. We strive for the most innovative solutions to embrace change, always respecting safety, and the environment.

Our mission is to provide our people with personal fulfilment and enrichment. We are committed to sharing our knowledge, delivering training and support; enabling our people’s professional growth. We ensure fair opportunities through providing long-term career development, embracing diversity, and valuing all cultures. Diversity bringing strengths through different viewpoints, experiences & approaches.