European Trade Lane Manager

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

European Trade Lane Manager developing logistics opportunities in Europe for Green Worldwide Shipping. Focused on building relationships and managing projects in the European market.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategically searching and developing new sea/air logistics opportunities nationally, focusing solely on the European market.
Investing in relationships, as a SME with external customer(s) and internal customers.
Managing various projects/tasks across cross-functional teams.
Travelling both domestically and internationally with the ability to work across various cultures.
Using Pipedrive (CRM) to target and document prospective clients.
Developing client strategy with appropriate Green marketing materials.
Product champion and subject matter expert for assigned trade lanes and liaison between branch management, sales, key customers and Branch operations.
Treasuring, protecting and promoting our brand.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of supply chain/freight forwarding experience, ideally in sea/air logistics.
Strong Sea/Air freight product knowledge and pricing knowledge.
Thorough understanding of business development strategy and the sales process.
Excellent written and verbal commuincatin skills, communicating to be understood.
Well-Developed interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution.
Cross cultural competence and cultural sensitivity.
Self-starter with excellent planning and organizing skills who is willing to share knowledge and expertise, having a Team First mentality.
Understanding of continuous improvement and methodologies.
Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Power point.
Strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work without daily supervision.
Fluent in English, German and/or knowledge of other European languages is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities at external client companies

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain experiencefreight forwarding experiencesea logistics knowledgeair logistics knowledgebusiness development strategysales process understandingcontinuous improvement methodologiesWord proficiencyExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiency

Soft Skills

written communication skillsverbal communication skillsinterpersonal skillsconflict managementconflict resolutioncross cultural competencecultural sensitivityplanning skillsorganizing skillsteam mentality