Business Manager

Responsibilities: 

Core Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across business functions to ensure operational efficiency, inventory control, and cost management.
• Streamline cross-subsidiary workflows—integrating shipping/bonded terminal services with the supply chain needs of the auto parts and building materials divisions.
• Monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs) and implement process improvement frameworks to reduce cycle times and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across shipping, customs clearance, bonded terminal standards, and commercial trade regulations.

Commercial & Marketing Leadership:

• Formulate and execute aggressive sales and marketing strategies to grow market share across all three subsidiary sectors.
• Identify new market opportunities, corporate accounts, and distribution channels for automotive parts and building materials.
• Develop integrated marketing campaigns and customer retention strategies tailored to B2B, wholesale, and commercial logistics clients.
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with key suppliers, freight forwarding partners, customs stakeholders, and corporate buyers.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Develop and implement 1–3-year mid-term business plans in alignment with the GMD’s overall group growth vision.
• Conduct ongoing market intelligence and competitive analysis to anticipate industry trends, pricing dynamics, and logistics shifts.
• Prepare annual operational budgets, resource plans, and quarterly revenue projections for management review.
• Evaluate unit performance metrics and present actionable strategic insights and reports directly to the Group Managing Director.

Financial Control & Team Leadership:

• Drive revenue growth and margin expansion while maintaining strict budgetary control.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate cross-functional operational and sales teams across the subsidiaries.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, commercial drive, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in commercial management, business operations, or strategic leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience working in automotive distribution, construction/building materials, or shipping/freight forwarding/bonded terminal operations is strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Operational Expertise: In-depth understanding of supply chain workflows, import/export processes, and inventory control.
  
• Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in B2B sales management, market expansion, and business development.
  
• Strategic & Analytical Skills: Ability to translate corporate goals into actionable mid-term business plans, budgets, and operational benchmarks.
  
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Excellent team leadership skills with experience managing multi-subsidiary or cross-functional teams and engaging high-level external stakeholders.
  
• Communication & Reporting: Superior verbal and written presentation skills for direct reporting to executive leadership.