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National Airfreight Product Manager

Brockman Site Development
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025
Location Remote in the US

Salary $100K /yr. Commission

Job Summary Reporting to the VP of Operations, the National Airfreight Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the development, management, and optimization of the company's airfreight services across the United States. This role involves defining and executing the product strategy, managing relationships with air carriers and vendors, and ensuring competitive pricing and profitability. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and customer service, to deliver high-quality, efficient airfreight solutions that meet market demands and enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally, the role requires monitoring industry trends, ensuring compliance with regulations, and continuously improving service offerings to maintain a leadership position in the airfreight sector.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Advancement opportunities


What You’ll Do

Product Development & Strategy

  • Develop and implement the national airfreight product strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and market demands
  • Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to identify new airfreight opportunities
  • Design and enhance airfreight services to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand service offerings


Pricing & Profitability

  • Set and manage pricing strategies for airfreight services to ensure competitive positioning and profitability
  • Work closely with finance and sales teams to optimize margins while maintaining service quality
  • Regularly review and adjust pricing structures based on market conditions, fuel surcharges, and other factors


Vendor & Carrier Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key air carriers, ensuring optimal service levels, capacity, and competitive rates
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with air carriers and freight partners to secure favorable terms
  • Monitor carrier performance, addressing any service issues, delays, or disruptions that impact customers


Customer Relationship Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, providing personalized airfreight solutions
  • Address customer concerns, offering timely resolutions and improving overall satisfaction
  • Work closely with sales teams to identify opportunities for upselling or expanding service offerings with existing clients


Operations & Service Excellence

  • Oversee the operational efficiency of airfreight shipments, ensuring timely deliveries and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Address operational challenges such as customs issues, capacity constraints, and unforeseen delays, providing timely solutions
  • Ensure compliance with international regulations, including IATA (International Air Transport Association) guidelines, and government standards for airfreight


Market Intelligence & Reporting

  • Collect and analyze data on airfreight market trends, customer feedback, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions
  • Provide regular reports on airfreight product performance, highlighting key metrics such as revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
  • Monitor industry regulations and changes in air cargo laws, ensuring the company stays ahead of compliance requirements


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless airfreight service delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Work with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns for airfreight services
  • Support the sales team with training, product knowledge, and sales tools related to airfreight offerings


What You’ll Need

  • In-depth knowledge of air cargo operations, shipping processes, and industry regulations (e.g., IATA standards, U.S. DOT regulations)
  • Proven ability to develop, manage, and optimize product offerings, particularly in the airfreight sector
  • Strong negotiation skills with air carriers and freight partners, including experience managing vendor contracts and relationships
  • Ability to analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer needs to inform strategic product decisions
  • Experience in setting pricing strategies, managing profitability, and working with financial teams to optimize margins
  • Several years of experience in airfreight, logistics, or freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of global supply chains
  • Experience negotiating and managing relationships with air carriers and logistics partners
  • Proven track record in developing and executing product strategies, particularly for airfreight or related services
  • Familiarity with industry regulations, customs procedures, and international shipping requirements
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects or teams, ensuring timely delivery and successful product rollouts


Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Able to travel as needed.


Who we are

CLASQUIN is a multinational, mid-cap “Pure Player” company in the International Freight Management sector. It is currently the only market operator able to offer the services of a multinational combined with the advantages of a mid-cap company, as we are reliable, responsive, able to customize based on customer needs, creativity, innovation, and more. This unique positioning, is reinforced by its sound fundamentals its expert and committed team members, our international network, our integrated IT tools, all of which present very high barriers for any new competitors. For more than 40 years, CLASQUIN has managed import and export flows, mainly between Western Europe and overseas, in particular the Asia-Pacific and North America. A pioneer on the Europe-Asia route, CLASQUIN has a strong presence in the Asia-Pacific, via its network of 22 offices. More recently, CLASQUIN has also grown its business in the Near and Middle East, as well as in Northwest and sub-Saharan Africa.

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