Inland Steering Manager

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping inland performance by aligning sales, operations, pricing, and product development, ensuring that inland services are not only competitive but consistently profitable. In today’s logistics environment, inland transport is no longer just a support function; it is a major driver of customer value, efficiency, and revenue growth. This role sits right at the center of that transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Execution: Developing and executing inland strategy to drive volume and profitability.
• Pricing & Margins: Designing pricing structures, tariffs, and surcharges for sustainable margins.
• Business Development: Identifying and converting new inland business opportunities.
• Market Intelligence: Leveraging market intelligence and competitor insights to guide decisions.
• Performance Management: Managing performance through forecasting, KPIs, and reporting.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborating across commercial and operational teams to improve outcomes.
• Product Development: Supporting inland product development and network optimization.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: BA/BSc/HND qualification.
• Experience: 7–10 years of experience in logistics, inland transport, trucking, or rail.
• Mindset: Strong commercial mindset with analytical decision-making ability.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of regional inland markets and transport networks.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Attributes: A results-driven, proactive professional with strong problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: jobs@talentgridafrica.com