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Damco
is one of the world’s leading third party logistics providers
specialising in customized freight forwarding and supply chain
solutions. The company has 11,000+ employees in more than 300
offices around the world and a global presence in about 100
countries. In 2013, Damco had a net
turnover of USD 3.2 billion, managed
2.8 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management
volumes and air freighted more than 225,000 tonnes. Damco is part
of the Maersk Group.
Damco is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Inside
Sales
Ref.:
DC-069986
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- The main purpose of the role is to drive internal sales of
our services in Nigeria.
- The candidate will be expected to build business through
telephone engagement which is completely transactional but
however will be required to have face-to-face contact with
customers occasionally.
- Aggressively Pursue and close any and all international and
local business opportunities in line with DAMCO’s service
portfolio and in accordance with the guidelines set out by the
company.
- The role is a position within DAMCO Nigeria, The position
will functionally report to the country Sales Manager and Area
CCO.
- The Candidate will be given objectives in terms of CM1, and
volume growth development, which will be a combination of
Renewal and New, Additional & Spot business but mainly
focused on N&A
- In addition there will be activity targets highest level of
customer telephone contact.
Who we are looking for
- Ideally Freight Forwarding and/or Logistics experience of
more than 1 years
- Good analysis and judgment skills
- Ability to work as individual but also understand a TEAM
approach
- Strong Telephone & Customer Service skills
- Must speak and write the native language at a high level
- Must speak and write English at an intermediate level
- Must be outgoing and easily able to build relationships at
all levels
We Offer
- In return for your passion you will benefit from working
within an organization that truly believes in promoting from
within, provide an excellent work environment and value its
employees.
- You will become a part of a winning culture and part of an
open, friendly and ambitious team.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
"https://jobsearch.maersk.com/vacancies/publication?pinst=005056A52F591EE4B3E2C3BF844D1B41&CallBackUrl=http://www.maersk.com/system/sapcallbackurl&userid="
target="_blank">Click here to apply online
Job Title: Business Development Executive
Ref.:
DC-069982
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
- The main purpose of the role is to drive sales of our
services in Nigeria. The candidate will be expected to build
strong relationship between assigned accounts and DAMCO,
Aggressively Pursue and close any and all international and
local business opportunities in line with DAMCO’s service
portfolio and in accordance with the guidelines set out by the
company. The role is a position within DAMCO Nigeria, The
position will functionally report to the country Sales Manager.
- Directly manage and sell to a specific portfolio of
customers within the right scope of DAMCO service portfolio in
that given location
- Suggest appropriate target accounts that can be included in
his/her Portfolio, which will be ultimately approved by the
direct report
- Consistently look for new accounts that can be included
into the portfolio but understand the need to have a consistent
and focused approach
- Act as the single and main contact for all accounts
assigned to the portfolio, in respect to commercial activities.
- Build and maintain relationships with as many key
contacts/decision makers as possible inside customers’
organization and enhance a long-lasting business partnership.
- Include key DAMCO personnel into the relationship to ensure
that relationships run as deep as possible into both
organizations.
- Understand and translate the local needs of the Customers
and share and engage within the DAMCO organization.
- Promote DAMCO in the market place.
- Be the “voice” of the customer identifying issues and
addressing them throughout the organization in a proactive
manner.
- Must understand CRM and SMART reporting and ensure that
they use these tools in accordance to company guidelines.
- Must personally update all information into the CRM as
required by the company.
- Constantly update their own skills and knowledge with the
trade lanes in the Premier Sales rollouts.
Requirements
- Candidates who have 2 years’ sales experience, Ideally
within Freight Forwarding and/or Logistics Industry
- Good analysis and judgment skills
- Ability to work as individual but also understand a TEAM
approach
- Strong Customer facing and presentation skills
- Must speak and write the native language at a high level
- Must speak and write English at an intermediate level
- Must be outgoing and easily able to build relationships at
all levels
- Able to quickly adapt to changes
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Generally a Hunter type of profile.
We Offer
- In return for your passion you will benefit from working
within an organization that truly believes in promoting from
within, provide an excellent work environment and value its
employees.
- You will become a part of a winning culture and part of an
open, friendly and ambitious team.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
"https://jobsearch.maersk.com/vacancies/publication?pinst=005056A52F591EE4B3E264A5359F5B08&CallBackUrl=http://www.maersk.com/system/sapcallbackurl&userid="
target="_blank">Click here to apply online
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Ref.:
DC-069961
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
- The main purpose of the role is to drive our procurement in
Nigeria.
- The candidate will be expected to handle all general office
co-ordination and assist management with the day to day
administrative tasks.
- The candidate is expected to work closely with both Human
Resources and Finance departments.
- The role is a position within Damco Nigeria, aiming to both
adjust our existing procurement and ensure a constant level of
high performance.
- The position will functionally report to Human Resources
Supervisor.
Specific Responsibilities are:
- Travel Coordination: This includes, visa arrangement, hotel
booking, airport pick-up, flight etc for travelers and
visitors.
- Non-operational Supplies: Managing/Maintaining all office
equipment and supplies. Ensuring at least three quotes for all
supplies twice yearly basis which decision on preferred vendor
is reached.
- General office coordination and liaising with facility
maintenance company to ensure a safe, healthy work environment
including coordination of drivers, printers, copiers, telephone
and internet services, scheduling and management of meetings
and events.
- Manage and own inventory of stationeries.
- Handling and monitoring of all incoming and outgoing
courier.
- Perform the local role as facilities point of contact for
all external service providers, i.e. landlord, cleaners,
telecom, etc.
- Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and professional
manner in line with company policies and procedures.
- Overview company filing system and ensure filing and
archiving is carried out in a timely manner.
- Manage the use of office
cars/maintenance/purchase/fuelling/repair.
Requirements
A young, experienced, open-minded, dynamic, detail oriented and
result driven individual with the following skills/traits:
- Minimum 2 year administrative experience (in the Logistics
Business desired).
- Experience in a Finance role will be a plus.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Package.
- Strong general management and administrative skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Quality-focus and detail-oriented.
- Dynamic, dedicated and well organized.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
- Builds strong relationships and maintains a strong network
of suppliers.
- Understands our business needs and requirements.
- Speaks English & at least one Nigerian Language.
- Highly motivated and sense of initiative.
Key Performance Indicators
- Supplier Payment Terms.
- Admin cost reductions.
- Timely replacements and Effective stock keeping.
We Offer
- In return for your passion you will benefit from working
within an organization that truly believes in promoting from
within, provide an excellent work environment and value its
employees.
- You will become a part of a winning culture and part of an
open, friendly and ambitious team.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
"https://jobsearch.maersk.com/vacancies/publication?pinst=005056A5088A1EE4B3DD2F77E701FB25&CallBackUrl=http://www.maersk.com/system/sapcallbackurl&userid="
rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to apply
online