We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Manager to lead our operations in the UK. In this key leadership role, you will oversee all day-to-day business activities, driving profitability, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. You will manage a high-performing team, foster business growth, and represent the company with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with global standards.
Day-to-day activities
- Direct profit & loss responsibility for the country.
- Responsible for enlarging country customer base, performance results vs sales targets.
- Customer Service - provide the best level of service to customers and build a trustworthy and long-lasting relationship according to global CS standard of service.
- Responsible for logistics and port operation activities in the country.
- Finance – overall responsibility for country working capital and financial statements.
- Lead interfaces and achievements with other global/regional functions, and countries in the company.
- Manage cargo flow policies in order to bring to the best results.
- Manage the country according to the local regulations together with company best practice.
- Represent ZIM in all local authorities.
Business Development
- Responsible for country business development.
- Improve ZIM brand in the local market - take part in conventions, develop relationships with customers based on trust, and enhance interactions with local authorities.
Improve Results
- Manage the country by outstanding performance under set of KPIs and targets.
- Achieve budget forecast in terms of sales, quantities, revenues, costs, operational profits as well as market share.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in the global shipping container company is essential.
- Proven track record in commercial/sales roles, with a strong focus on achieving business targets.
- Prior experience as a Managing Director, Country Manager, or similar leadership position in the UK Market.
- Demonstrated success in managing teams, including managerial-level staff.
- In-depth knowledge of business and performance metrics, with strong analytical skills.
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Advanced English
Skills Required
- 10 years of experience in global shipping container industry
- Proven track record in commercial/sales roles
- Prior experience as Managing Director or Country Manager
- Experience managing teams, including managerial-level staff
- In-depth knowledge of business metrics and strong analytical skills
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
- Native/Bilingual English language
What We Do
Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position. ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability. Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.
