At Maersk, we want to be pioneers in logistics. We're embarking on a bold new direction, expanding our capabilities to become a truly end-to-end logistics service that can deliver intelligent solutions for customers around the world. Innovation will play a huge part in getting us there. We're empowering teams to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and take advantage of our immense resources. That means building new platforms and finding new ways to take the complexity out of shipping. But our size also means we can give you a sense of stability and security as we become pioneers together. Innovating across the supply chain means big opportunities for talent of all levels to make exciting projects happen and share in the success. And, as part of Maersk, you'll join a welcoming, friendly and global working community that supports each other throughout the journey. There's never been a better time to join us. If you're ambitious and innovative, this is your chance to get in at the ground level, take on big challenges, develop at pace and achieve great things. Are you ready? Let's go. All the way, into the amazing. Our opportunity: Our team within the Central America, Andina and the Caribbean Sea Area (CAC) is hiring for an enthusiastic and results driven Area First Mile Product Manager to play a crucial role in driving the organization's growth and profitability by creating and implementing customer-focused products and solutions within ground freight services for containerized cargo. Are you ready to channel your drive and determination into overcoming barriers, dramatically boosting our profit margins, and steering our Area Business Plan to new heights? Join us and make a powerful impact where it truly counts. Key Responsibilities: Develop Area Strategy and Pricing for Local Ground Services Develop and implement the Area strategy and pricing for Local Inland Services, aligning with global and regional product strategic guidelines. Translate the global/regional strategy into a local plan to foster product growth and meet customer needs. Innovation Drive local innovation, including the development of products and profit and loss (P&L) ownership. Develop and monitor Area product targets, collaborating with the Area Head of Logistics & Services Director for approval. Support sales management in establishing value propositions. Manage product performance in the area, ensuring targets are met. Manage Area First Mile product development and local investment cases Collaborate with procurement to establish contracts with key 3rd party inland vendors. Develop local products in terms of port to city corridors and service add-ons and features. Facilitate the implementation of global/regional solutions in the area by providing or developing relevant Local Services products upon request. Liaise with Operations Grow our Transported by Maersk service catalog by bringing products to the desired stage. Ensure close collaboration with Operations to meet targets, Net Promoter Score (NPS), and enforce necessary controls for business execution (financially, operationally, and in terms of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment - HSSE). Establish Team with Local Services Expertise Build and develop a team with strong logistics capabilities and product expertise. Act as a subject matter expert, supporting Area Sales teams in large-scale pursuits, including customer visits as required. Share best practices with Region and Global teams. Who are we looking for: Relevant commercially focused degree with an advanced management qualification would be preferable. Proven experience in logistics and services ground freight transportation, within a large, preferably Area/Regional, matrix structure. Local Services expertise and understanding of local customer needs for containerized cargo transportation. Experience in holding responsibility for the P&L of a sizeable business. Financial acumen and experience managing balance sheets. Strong strategic planning and execution skills. Ability to identify customer pain points using qualitative and quantitative data. Customer focused with excellent attention to detail and drive to serve customers. Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities. Effective communication and collaboration skills. In-depth knowledge of global logistics trends and industry best practices. Required Skillset: Strategic mindset and strong execution skills. Strongly analytical and data driven. Motivational leader. Solid planning skills. Well-developed influencing skills. Clear and articulate communicator in English and Spanish. Strong stakeholder management. #J-18808-Ljbffr