Salary: €80,000–120,000 + 10–15% annual bonus | Company car provided
Are you a seasoned maritime professional with a proven track record in tramp shipping operations? An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a Tramp & Operations Manager based in Marseille, overseeing port agency operations across France.
This is a senior management role for someone with 8+ years’ experience in shipping operations, combining both operational and commercial responsibilities. You will lead local teams, ensure excellence in service delivery, and contribute to business growth.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and optimise port agency operations across key French ports, primarily focusing on tramp activities while supporting liner operations.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching local teams, and maintaining high operational standards.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and port authorities, ensuring exceptional service and operational compliance.
- Contribute to business development and client retention, leveraging existing contacts where possible.
- Report to and support the Country Manager, maintaining strategic alignment and operational performance.
- 8–10 years in shipping, with strong experience in tramp operations and managing multiple teams or offices.
- Fluency in French and English; additional languages are advantageous.
- Proven operational management skills with a commercial mindset.
- Willingness to be based in Marseille and travel frequently to other French ports.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
- High proficiency with IT tools (Office 365, Teams, TMS/ERP systems).
- Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
- Company car provided.
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape the operational strategy of a key market.
- Balance of operational leadership and commercial growth responsibilities, offering a diverse and challenging role.