General Manager Import/Export
FlexStaff Careers · Melville, NY
Apply & track with Apply EdgeFlexStaff is hiring a dynamic and highly motivated General Manager to position our client, a leading logistics company, for further growth. In order to be considered for this role, you must bring expertise in the area of import and export. You must also have a business development mindset and excellent negotiation skills to expand business presence in external markets. This is what it's going to take for you to thrive and prosper in this newly developed role. This opportunity will put you on a path for career growth , as you will be groomed to become President of the organization within a 3-4 year timeframe.Key InitiativesTo lead the company in providing high-quality, competitive logistics serviceTo drive transformation toward an independent, profit-generating enterprise by expanding external customer bases and developing new business opportunitiesBuild trust and influence across internal and external stakeholdersResponsibilitiesFormulate and execute corporate strategyLead external business development and client acquisitionFoster talent development and organizational capabilityEnsure sound governance, compliance, and financial stabilityMake company-wide, long-term business decisionDesign and execute strategies for sustainable growthDrive results with full P/L accountabilityCreate and sustain a learning and growth cultureQualifications7+years of executive management experience and logistics with a high degree of import/export experienceProven success managing in multicultural or cross-border environmentCustoms brokerage experience is highly preferredDemonstrated P/L responsibility and strategic planning expertiseExperience in organizational restructuring or new business developmentBilingual language skills in Japanese are highly desiredWorking for a Japanese company is highly preferrable