Branch Manager - Jebel Ali Branch.
Career Progression:January - 2000 - April 2008 - Manager - Service DeliveryMay - 2008 - December 2010 - Manager - Business Development March - 2011 - November 2012 - Branch Manager, Jebel Ali Key Deliverables as Branch Manager:(Reporting to Managing Director, Heading staff of 40) Focus on achieving Branch Revenue targets (monitored through a KPI system) which included income overall v/s target, new business, debtors ACP, sales &staff development activities etc. Ensure smooth functioning of Air / Sea / NVOCC Operations, Sales; Customer Service, Warehouse & facility management. Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team that drives the company’s strategic direction. Proactively manage, coach and develop branch fellow colleagues to meet specific performance objectives in business growth, retention, profitability and customer satisfaction. Create and implement an environment of education, growth and team spirit to ensure complete Customer / Employee Satisfaction & Retention. Arranged meetings with EHS/Customs / Port Authorities as and when required. Conduct regular appraisals to determine strengths and weaknesses of individuals, creating improvement plans to overcome obstacles that hinder company objectives. .Significant Highlights: Restructured the Branch and created Sales, Customer Service, Key account and operations teams to boost the sales and customer support functions. The Branch exceeded 2011 actual performance by +5% despite market downturn and intense competition. Shouldered the responsibility of Revamping the NVOCC Team and together with Business Development introduced and finalized New Agencies from all major Far East Gateways by way of mutual / reciprocal contribution and regularized services. Developed and streamlined operational processes to counter Customs fines/penalties. Maintained average facility occupancy rate of +80%.----