FCL Trade Manager (m/w/d)
Your Benefits
Your Benefits
Continuous Training
Great Team
Flat Hierarchies
Room for Innovation
Events
Quick Decision Processes
Rhenus Air & Ocean Management GmbH & Co.KG
40721 Hilden
Germany
Natasha Mirza
Product Management
Air & Ocean
Job Description
What you can expect
- Align trade strategy with global core carrier policies
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams on capacity and product strategy
- Build strong relationships with regional decision-makers at core carriers
- Lead performance reviews and quarterly business reviews across regions
- Act as the escalation point for carrier-related issues
- Lead FCL tender strategy and negotiate rates for key accounts
- Ensure competitiveness in freight rates, surcharges, and contract terms
- Manage selling rates and Cloud Ocean Line Tariffs
- Support commercial teams during strategic customer visits
- Present trade performance to key stakeholders
- Share actionable market insights across regions
What you bring
- 5+ years in ocean procurement or ocean carrier experience
- 5+ years in leadership, including team development and performance management
- Strong commercial mindset and proven trade lane expertise
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English; confident and outgoing personality
- Analytical, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently
- Willing to travel and lead by example
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.
Recruitment Process
Online application
Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.
Application screening
Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.
Selection Process
Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.
Onboarding
With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.