Ocean Product Manager - Logistics Location: Southampton (with travel to customer sites and head office in Heathrow) P ackage : Competitive, with mean earnings up to £80,000 Hours: Monday - Friday We are recruiting an experienced Ocean Product Manager to lead and develop the Ocean Export product within a dynamic logistics operation. This is a senior role, combining people leadership, operational oversight, and business development, making it ideal for an ambitious professional with strong industry experience. Why This Role Matters Lead and mentor your team, supporting career development and succession planning Oversee operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and service excellence Drive business development and revenue growth in line with district objectives Contribute to strategic planning and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships Key Responsibilities People & Leadership Develop, mentor, and support team members, including identifying your 2 Conduct regular appraisals, set clear expectations, and implement development plans Plan and lead department meetings, goal setting, and performance monitoring Ensure staff complete ongoing training and development programs Operations & Process Manage day-to-day Ocean Export operations, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness Maintain accurate processes, SOPs, and KPIs Monitor productivity, revenue-to-expense ratio, and other operational metrics Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate performance Customer & Business Development Maintain personal involvement with top customers and participate in retention activities Support sales teams with product knowledge and technical expertise Respond to RFQs, proposals, and quotations with market-competitive pricing Drive new business onboarding and manage customer transitions Financial Oversight Assist with departmental budgeting and review P&L performance Monitor revenue, freight yields, and accounts receivable Control expenses and ensure contracts follow company procedures Culture & Compliance Promote a positive team culture and lead by example Ensure all internal and external compliance standards are met Encourage innovation, system enhancements, and process improvements Skills & Experience Required University degree or equivalent business qualification Minimum 7 years' experience in ocean freight or global logistics Minimum 3 years' team management experience Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and change management skills Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills Demonstrable experience in operational excellence, P&L oversight, and business development Strong understanding of ocean export processes and the logistics market Fluent in English What We're Looking For A strategic, results-driven leader with a focus on operational and financial excellence Exceptional at building relationships internally and externally Able to drive business growth while managing a high-performing team Organized, reliable, and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving What's On Offer Competitive package with mean earnings up to £80,000 Office-based Monday - Friday with travel to customer sites and head office Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence operational strategy Exposure to a broad, global logistics network and key industry accounts If you are a senior Ocean Export professional with proven leadership experience and a track record of driving operational excellence and business growth, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.