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Rhenus SE & Co.

Posted 3 Nov 2026

Head - Air Freight (North & East)

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Employment
Full time
Posted
3 Nov 2026

About the role

What You Can Expect:

Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the Air Freight business strategy in line with the company’s overall objectives.
  • Drive revenue, volume, profitability, and market-share growth for the Air Freight business.
  • Lead and manage the Air Freight team across relevant locations/functions.
  • Develop strong relationships with key customers, airlines, overseas partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Identify new business opportunities and drive customer acquisition and retention.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and industry developments.
  • Ensure effective coordination between Sales, Operations, and other internal functions.
  • Drive operational efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage business budgets, costs, and profitability.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs for the Air Freight business and take corrective actions where required.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop the team to build a strong and high-performing organization.

What You Bring:

Requirements

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in managing Air Freight operations and teams.
  • Strong expertise in both Air Export and Air Import.
  • Proven track record of leading Air Freight business operations and teams at a senior management level.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development and P&L management.
  • Well-established network across customers, airlines, and key industry stakeholders.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in driving business growth and leading large, high-performing teams.

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