Team Lead Freight Forwarding Africa
Antwerp - Full time
introduction
As an international logistics service provider, Fracht Polytra Belgium, part of the Fracht Group, has been offering customer-oriented logistics services since 1974. We strive to be the best service provider by placing our customers at the center and focusing on digitization. In Belgium, we operate from multiple offices. Our people are our most important asset, so we are committed to well-being in the work environment through various initiatives – think of development opportunities, autonomy, involvement, teamwork, and a decent fun factor!
Function
- You contribute to the business development of the Africa Region.
- You will commercially develop and quote Africa projects.
- You manage your team’s performance in order to achieve the defined KPIs.
- You are responsible for handling and distributing all required documents and reports to the shipping area.
- You prepare complete quotations for LCL/FCL/RORO/Breakbulk shipments, including door-to-door solutions (commercial cargo only) (Export 99% & Cross-trade 1%).
- You take operational ownership of certain Key Accounts & Projects from A to Z.
Profile
You have solid experience in freight forwarding within Sea Freight. Knowledge of Africa is a strong plus.
You succeed in motivating and inspiring employees to achieve the expected results together.
You are a strong communicator and are able to make well-considered and well-founded decisions.
You have strong adaptability and see change as an opportunity rather than a burden.
You have a good command of Dutch, English, and French, both spoken and written.
Offer
Next to competitive salary conditions, as a people-centered business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
Our brand-new offices in the “Building Verzicht” are located on the 15th floor with a beautiful view of the city and the surrounding greenery. We are easily accessible by public transport (walking distance from Berchem station). For those coming by car, we have our own parking available.