Are you looking for a challenge that you can really make your own? Do you show the ability to preserve in a competitive market and display the passion to come out on top? We may just have the career for you as a Perishable Development Manager
You will be continuing from the success that the team has already achieved, however your efforts will ideally take the team to the next level. With an existing business and platform to build from, the world will be well and truly your oyster.
This role is the beginning of an exciting career opportunity for a passionate and energetic person who has a strong work ethic and is driven to succeed. If successful, this role will open future global opportunities within the Mainfreight group.
This is a well sought after position within our business and is not for the faint hearted. You must be driven and have a desire to be successful with a high work ethic to take on this role.
We've set ourselves a target to grow our airfreight product and are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic team members to help lead this initiative.
Reporting to the Airfreight Branch Manager & Sales Manager your primary focus will be on developing new perishable airfreight business throughout the Americas, that flows through our brand-new perishable facility here in Los Angeles. This includes, but is not limited to produce, proteins, dairy and seafood commodities.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
Absolute passion in everything they do
Be self-motivated, dynamic and confident
Total focus on quality and customer service
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Personal responsibility for own and team performance to deliver outstanding results in a fast paced environment
Genuine 'Can-do' attitude
Excellent understanding of the perishable product and their markets
Display the in/outs of the operations that happen behind the scenes to successfully move perishable products
Understand market trends and customer expectations
Ability to support operations team when required
At Mainfreight we do not accept "average", and we are renowned for exceeding our Customers' Expectations and will continue to do so.
If you have the attitude to learn and succeed, then submit your resume and cover letter to james.blok@mainfreight.com
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE PERISHABLE AIR CARGO EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED