Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at APM Terminals

Nigeria

APM Terminals

Company Info

APM Terminals is a leading global port and terminal operator with over 20,000 professionals across 60+ countries. As part of the Maersk Group, we are dedicated to simplifying global trade and driving logistics innovation.

APM Terminals is a leading global port and terminal operator with over 20,000 professionals across 60+ countries. As part of the Maersk Group, we are dedicated to simplifying global trade and driving logistics innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Job Requisition ID: R144715
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Country CEO, Nigeria

Role Overview

  • As the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead the commercial strategy for APMT Nigeria. This includes driving revenue growth, customer experience, business development, and ensuring commercial excellence across our operations.
  • You’ll be a key part of the Nigeria leadership team, managing a high-performing commercial team and collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to shape long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and execute Nigeria’s commercial strategy to drive growth and market share.
  • Lead commercial planning, sales, marketing, customer experience, and pricing.
  • Manage strategic relationships with shipping lines, importers, exporters, and government bodies.
  • Identify and implement new products, services, and revenue opportunities.
  • Champion customer-centricity and data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborate on terminal investment and growth opportunities across Nigeria.
  • Drive transformation through global commercial standards and local innovation.
  • Build and mentor a strong commercial team across multiple locations.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
  • 10+ years’ senior commercial leadership experience, preferably in logistics or terminals.
  • Proven ability to craft and execute commercial strategies in a matrix organization.
  • Strong financial and market acumen; experience in Nigeria or West Africa is a plus.
  • Excellent relationship builder with stakeholders, customers, and authorities.
  • A people-first leader who inspires and develops talent.
  • Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

What You’ll Gain

  • Visibility across terminal, regional, and global leadership.
  • Opportunity to drive impactful change in a key market.
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
  • Future career pathways into MD or regional/global commercial roles.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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