Head of Key Account - Ocean Freight, Electronic Account

Ocean, freight forwarder, logistic solutions, end-to-end supply chain solution

Your new company

Our client is a globally leading freight forwarder, renowned for delivering innovative logistics solutions across diverse industries. They are currently seeking a Key Account Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of regional electronic accounts. You will develop and implement customised logistics strategies to meet client needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty. Your expertise in supply chain management, logistics operations, and trade compliance will be key to driving operational excellence and enhancing profitability.

Your new role

  • Account Management: Manage and grow a portfolio of regional electronic accounts, ensuring strong client relationships and high levels of satisfaction.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day logistics operations for key accounts, ensuring timely, accurate, and efficient service delivery.
  • Enhance Operational Integrity: Maintain high operational standards by monitoring execution quality and resolving service issues proactively.
  • Market Awareness: Stay informed on market trends, carrier capabilities, and evolving customer needs to support strategic planning and service innovation.
  • Performance Reporting: Analyse and interpret performance data, ensuring accuracy and delivering actionable insights through executive summaries.
  • Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs): Lead QBRs with clients, presenting KPIs, operational highlights, and improvement plans to reinforce partnerships.
  • Market Reviews & Benchmarking: Conduct regular market analysis and competitive benchmarking to identify areas for differentiation and service enhancement.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process optimisation, cost efficiency, and service quality.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including operations, sales, and compliance, to deliver integrated logistics solutions.
  • Customer Retention & Growth: Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and increase account profitability while maintaining high customer loyalty.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to trade compliance regulations and internal policies across all account activities.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in account management within the logistics and supply chain industry, with a strong track record of managing key accounts.
  • Extensive knowledge of logistics operations, supply chain management, and trade compliance.
  • Familiarity with the trans-pacific and US markets.
  • Native English speakers are highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
  • Self-motivated and proactive in identifying customer needs and delivering tailored solutions.

What you'll get in return

Great opportunity for working with a leading company along with a dynamic work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products and driving continuous improvement.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV by emailing kelly.kong@hays.com.hk or call us now, tel: +852 2230 7484; +852 96890484. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
HongKong
Specialism
Supply Chain
Ref:
1277333

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kelly Kong, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Hong Kong
6604-06,66/F, ICC, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon

Telephone: +85296890484

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