Ocean Logistics Executive

Hemisphere are looking for someone to make a difference. Are you up for it?

Be a part of Hemisphere’s Ocean Sales & Procurement team. In this role, you will work closely with our Commercial & Operations teams, overseas partner network, shipping lines and consolidators to design, procure and deliver competitive import and export ocean freight solutions for customers worldwide.

Combining procurement, pricing, solution design and business development, you will play a key role in strengthening supplier and customer relationships, developing strategic trade lanes and supporting the continued growth of Hemisphere’s ocean freight products and services.

We are looking for positive, commercially driven individuals who are passionate about building strong partnerships, identifying opportunities and delivering exceptional service.

This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, product development and market growth, while helping to expand Hemisphere’s service offering across key global markets.

The role may also provide opportunities to attend industry networking events, partner conferences and trade meetings throughout the UK and internationally, helping to strengthen relationships, develop market knowledge and identify new commercial opportunities.

You will receive training to become familiar with our existing strengths, operational processes and strategic objectives. We actively encourage new ideas, fresh perspectives and continuous improvement as we strive to deliver exceptional service to our clients and partners worldwide.

A successful candidate would be joining a strong performing company with highly experienced and skilled colleagues. This department has plenty of opportunities for the right candidate in a friendly and professional work environment.

• Developing and delivering tailored import and export ocean freight solutions for customers and overseas partners.
• Procuring competitive freight rates and value-added services from shipping lines, NVOCCs, overseas partners and service providers.
• Supporting the Commercial Team with pricing, quotations, solution design and business development opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, carriers and strategic overseas partners.
• Supporting trade lane development, product development/growth, strategic partnerships, and identifying new commercial opportunities across key global markets.
• Working as a team to meet Hemisphere’s departmental targets and business goals.
• Collaborating with Ocean Freight, Customs, Transport, Warehousing and Fulfilment teams to deliver end-to-end logistics solutions.
• Managing enquiries from initial consultation through to quotation, booking and handover to operational teams.
• Maintaining accurate quotations, opportunities and customer information within Hemisphere’s CRM platform.
• Representing Hemisphere at customer meetings, supplier meetings, networking events and industry conferences throughout the UK and internationally.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, business growth and the delivery of exceptional customer service while demonstrating Hemisphere’s values in every interaction.

We are looking to build a team with varied skills, experience and personalities. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, solutions-focused and passionate about developing long-term partnerships within the logistics industry.

• Experience with in Ocean Freight, Freight Procurement, Commercial Support or Business Development.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance competitiveness, service quality and profitability.
• Experience sourcing, procuring and negotiating rates with Shipping Lines, NVOCCs, Overseas Partners and…