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Managing Director, Canada

Mississauga, ON
Job ID 202176

Company Description

A significant player internationally within the air transportation industry, our client has thrown the full weight of their substantial presence, influence and prosperity behind a global initiative to expand and grow.

A true leader in the wholesale air freight market, their innovation in cargo product design, adoption of advanced technological solutions, extensive global network and massive scale, positions them to be the best possible partner to their valued freight forwarding clientele.

Compensation

Comprehensive and competitive compensation plan, commensurate with experience including base, bonus, car allowance, benefits, etc.

The Opportunity

Take the helm of the Canadian division of this global organization as it embarks upon the next step in its expansion throughout our fair Country! Currently operating with a sole Branch in Vancouver, you will spearhead the creation of a new Canadian HQ in the Toronto area. With their sights set on a “coast to coast” presence, your future goals will be to establish a presence in Montreal and subsequently in Atlantic Canada.

While not exactly a start-up, this organization is sufficiently in its early stages here in Canada that it is the perfect opportunity for someone that craves challenge, lives to drive growth and yearns for ultimate responsibility!

Position Description

As the successful candidate, you will be both an accomplished leader and an expert in the field of International Freight Forwarding, specifically air freight.

Wholly responsible for the P/L, you will maximize operational efficiency such to realize strong margins and overall profitability. Given the full P&L responsibility of this role, financial acumen and experience with same will also be a key consideration.

The capacity to mentor, motivate and manage a team is a given. The drive to push top line growth while simultaneously instituting organizational efficiencies such to elicit a robust bottom line would be similarly assumed and expected at a minimum.

While operational expertise is paramount along with strong leadership qualities, one must also possess the ability to perform well in front of the client. In a senior management role, such as this, client facing activities are a big part of the job and a certain amount of sales acumen is required!

In fact, it really comes down to ticking off 5 boxes:

  • Operational proficiency in Freight Forwarding, specifically air
  • Past success leading, developing, mentoring a team
  • Strong client facing capacity, inclusive of account management & business development
  • Financial acumen, experience and understanding with a P&L
  • Air Carrier management, pricing and negotiation; strong relationships here pave the way.

We look forward to providing more “color” to this role in finer detail with all qualified and interested parties.

Experience

5+ years in a leadership capacity in Freight Forwarding and/or Air Freight.

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary Education in logistics or business management is an asset
  • Post graduate education an asset
  • CCLP, CIFFA, CITT, P.Log, or other transportation/logistics certification is an asset

Education

Post-Secondary Education in logistics or business management is an asset

Additional Information

Date Posted: February 22, 2022
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industries: Freight Forwarding
Job Categories: Senior Management
Manages Others: Yes
Required Travel: Moderate
Relocation Assistance: No
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Learn More About the Recruiter

Trevor Stewart, B.A., (Hons.)

Trevor joined the Recruitment Profession immediately upon graduation from University and has never looked back. He began his specialist career with the firm in 2002 after 5 successful years with a large, international, generalist staffing agency wherein he held a number of senior positions. In 2007, Trevor’s love for both the industry in general and the organization in particular, gave him cause to purchase the company. As President, Trevor manages the organization while still personally maintaining his specialist Logistics recruitment desk.

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to:
tstewart@stoakley.com

About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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