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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