Assistant Trade Development Manager - Import Far East

Assistant Trade Development Manager - Import Far EastFull time, permanentWe 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 expectSupport the Trade Development Manager in the day-to-day commercial management of the Import Far East trade, identifying and capitalising on growth opportunitiesTake ownership of customer engagement across BCO, NVO and freight forwarder segments, building strong commercial relationships that drive loyalty and volumeOrganise and lead one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews, fostering a high-performance culture within the departmentDefine and review individual performance contracts in line with MSC standards, ensuring team members are developed, motivated and engagedBuild and maintain close working relationships with Far East origin agents, MSC Geneva Liner teams and key internal stakeholders across the UK businessMonitor market conditions, competitor activity and rate trends across the Far East to UK corridor, providing insight and recommendations to support commercial strategyAssist with the preparation of reports, ..... full job details .....