Erhardt Projects
is a growing
International Project Cargo Logistics Operator
, belonging to the Erhardt Group, a solid company with 143 years of history, in full growth. It currently has offices in Bilbao, Madrid, Abu Dhabi, KSA, Turkey and USA from where it provides customized transport solutions with high added value to clients in Europe, Middle East and USA.
We are looking for a
DIRECTOR FOR THE BILBAO OFFICE & NORTHERN SPAIN
, who will report directly to the General Manager of Spain and he will be responsible for managing the office and its multidisciplinary team, with the goal of driving continued commercial growth and optimizing processes, while ensuring the profitability of each operation and maintaining exceptional standards of quality and service.
Main Responsabilites:
* Providing
strategic direction
for the office and offering strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
- Conducting
market analysis
to identify new business opportunities and strengthen our regional presence.
- Developing and expanding
the current client portfolio while nurturing long-term relationships.
- Overseeing
client engagement
and ensuring superior customer experience.
- Leading the
planning, coordination, and execution
of proposals and awarded operations.
- Negotiating
with shipping lines, airlines, carriers, and international agents to secure competitive agreements.
- Managing
budgets, KPIs, and business profitability
, and preparing reports for executive management.
- Monitoring
operational performance
to ensure excellence across all functions.
- Driving a culture of
continuous improvement
by optimizing processes and workflows.
- Promoting
talent development
and empowering your team to achieve their full potential.
Our Requirements
:
* Bachelor's degree
in International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of experience
in Freight Forwarding, specializing in Project Cargo.
- More than 5 years of experience
as an Office Director in national and/or international freight forwarding companies specializing in project cargo.
- Proven ability to
build long-term, trust-based relationships
with clients.
- Skilled at establishing
win-win partnerships
with key industry stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills
with a track record in contract closure.
- Strategic vision
and experience in project management.
- Proactive and results-driven
professional.
- Expertise in
problem-solving and contingency resolution
.
- Experienced in leading
multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
.
- Excellent command of English
(spoken and written).
- Advanced proficiency
in logistics management software and Microsoft Office tools.
We offer you:
* Stability.
Permanent employment in a company that is part of a solid business group.
- Continuous training.
So that you can continue to develop your professional career.
- Conciliation.
Flexible schedule, teleworking.
- Competitive salary
based on experience.
Join our team
At ERHARDT, we promote equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation in all our recruitment processes. Our commitment is to fully value people's skills and talents, fostering diversity and ensuring an inclusive and discrimination-free environment.