General Manager, South China (based in Hong Kong or Shenzhen)

Our client is a leading logistics orgnization, they offer an unique range of product and services and seek a driven experienced General Manager to join their regional team.

Geographical scope : Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Shenzhen

Reports to : Managing Director, Greater China & South Korea

Purpose of the Job:

The General Manager provides leadership and guidance to ensure the profit centers' profitability and growth in accordance with the group policy.

Principle Accountabilities:

1. Sales

• Increase gross profit by actively pursuing new business compatible with the overall scope of the group service lines
• Ensure the ongoing development and maintenance of main customer relationships

2. Management

• Work closely with the operational and sales managers of the responsible entities to ensure the business unit is working at optimum capacity and efficiency
• Take care of the recruitment, training and development of operational managers, salespeople and team members
• Track and provide management with reporting on key issues

3. Business

• Negotiate with suppliers (airlines and co-loaders)
• Improve existing processes and implement new ones

4. Finance

• Responsible for the financial process for the responsible entities, including submission of the annual budget, historic comparisons, variance reporting (actual vs budget)
• Effectively monitor costs via systems currently used, and/ or work with appropriate staff to establish new systems of measurement
• Routinely analyze receivables to ensure they are within acceptable limits

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor?s Degree holder or above in logistics, transportation or related disciplines
• Minimum 10 years? experience in logistics and transportation industry, of which 3 years in managerial level
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Self-starter, able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, with a keen eye for details
• Strong quantitative and analytical thinking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on human resources management and business development in line with group policy
• Team player

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