General Manager Import/Export (Melville)

FlexStaff 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 Initiatives

• To lead the company in providing high-quality, competitive logistics service
• To drive transformation toward an independent, profit-generating enterprise by expanding external customer bases and developing new business opportunities
• Build trust and influence across internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute corporate strategy
• Lead external business development and client acquisition
• Foster talent development and organizational capability
• Ensure sound governance, compliance, and financial stability
• Make company-wide, long-term business decision
• Design and execute strategies for sustainable growth
• Drive results with full P/L accountability
• Create and sustain a learning and growth culture

Qualifications

• 7+years of executive management experience and logistics with a high degree of import/export experience
• Proven success managing in multicultural or cross-border environment
• Customs brokerage experience is highly preferred
• Demonstrated P/L responsibility and strategic planning expertise
• Experience in organizational restructuring or new business development
• Bilingual language skills in Japanese are highly desired
• Working for a Japanese company is highly preferrable