Posted 29 July, 2026
Assistant Trade Development Manager - Import Short Sea
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (UK)
Ipswich, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Assistant Trade Development Manager – Import Short Sea
\nFull time, permanent
\nWe are looking for an Assistant Trade Development Manager to support the Trade Manager by overseeing the Short Sea Trade department. You will lead and motivate the team, ensure excellent service delivery, and maintain strong communication across the business and with MSC Geneva.
\nHow you will help us and what you can expect
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- Support the Trade Manager to maximise growth opportunities for the Trade \n
- Organise and hold one to one meetings and team meetings \n
- Define & review individual performance contracts and in conjunction with MSC standards. \n
- Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours of team members \n
- Build close relationships with origin agents, MSC Geneva Liners & Clients \n
- Maintain a close working relationship with other parts of the business on behalf of the dept. \n
- Assist with any reports, statistics, analysis and market research \n
- Managing meetings to both internal and external audiences \n
- Ensure training and competency plans are in place for each member of staff and monitor in line with performance development reviews \n
Skills and experience you’ll bring to us
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- Ability to develop and maximise the skills and productivity of an individual and the team \n
- Management and supervisor of a team \n
- Ability to influence and implement change in the workplace \n
- Previous experience of reporting & compiling statistics \n
- Experience of team development and maximising efficiency and results \n
- Ability to generate individual commitment and ownership for tasks and functions \n
- Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure \n
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines \n
- Excellent communication & presentation skills \n
- Time management \n
- Ability to demonstrate a professional manner at all times \n
What we offer
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- Competitive salary \n
- Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual) \n
- Generous pension scheme \n
- Life Assurance – 4x salary \n
- 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve \n
- Free parking \n
- On-site artisan restaurant \n
- Discounted gym membership \n
- Cycle to work scheme \n
- Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers \n
- Buy or sell holiday scheme \n
- Christmas club saving \n
- MSC Cruises friends and family discount \n
- Full induction day and training provided \n
- Learning and development opportunities \n
- Dress for the day policy/modern office environment \n
