Job Description

Chart your next big career move with SAAM Towage Canada — we’re looking for a Commercial Manager ready to shape strategy, drive growth, and make waves in the maritime industry.

Under the direction of the BD Commercial Director and the guidance of the President, our new colleague will promote new business initiatives, guide market and brand visibility, and ensure the commercial team’s operational effectiveness, contributing to company growth and profitability across all relevant segments

Functions 💪

• Plan, direct, and negotiate commercial and business development strategies for direct and indirect clients.
• Guide, organize, and guarantee commercial and marketing activities across all relevant segments, including vendor sourcing and event planning.
• Program, structure, and provides business plans, budgets, quarterly reviews, forecasts and KPIs.
• Conduct and ensure key account coordination and fulfillment of commercial agreements.
• Evaluate, analyze, and steer market trends, client feedback, and industry changes.
• Direct and guarantee commercial excellence initiatives and knowledge sharing across the company.
• Watch over and maintain compliance and ethical standards in all business activities.
• Reacts to change productively to undertake other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and look after the company’s best interest. This list of functional duties is not exhaustive.

Requirements ⚡

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, supply chain/logistics, or a related commercial marine discipline, plus at least 4 years’ experience in an environment related to logistics, commercial, or planning.
• Or 5-10 years of progressive experience in
• commercial, business development, logistics, or supply chain positions, ideally within maritime or port operations.
• Senior knowledge of sales techniques, negotiation, financial modeling, and commercial contract arrangements.
• Familiarity with the Canada Shipping Act and/or similar international shipping industry regulations.
• International commercial experience and strong network within the maritime/logistics domain.
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office, AI, and other business analytics tools.

Competencies ⚓

• Time management and organizational skills.

Our employees enjoy great benefits such as pension contributions, extended vision, medical and dental benefits, life and disability coverage, car allowance, incentive bonus, paid training, mentorship, and a team ready to help you shine!

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