Inland Steering Manager at Talent Grid Africa

• The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping inland performance by aligning sales, operations, pricing, and product development, ensuring that inland services are not only competitive but consistently profitable.
• In today’s logistics environment, inland transport is no longer just a support function it is a major driver of customer value, efficiency, and revenue growth. This role sits right at the center of that transformation.

What you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing inland strategy to drive volume and profitability
• Designing pricing structures, tariffs, and surcharges for sustainable margins
• Identifying and converting new inland business opportunities
• Leveraging market intelligence and competitor insights to guide decisions
• Managing performance through forecasting, KPIs, and reporting
• Collaborating across commercial and operational teams to improve outcomes
• Supporting inland product development and network optimization

What we are looking for:

• 7–10 years of experience in logistics, inland transport, trucking, or rail
• Strong commercial mindset with analytical decision-making ability
• Deep understanding of regional inland markets and transport networks
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment
• A results-driven, proactive professional with strong problem-solving skills