Summary
AD Ports Group is seeking an Area Manager for Noatum Maritime in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees shipping agency and port operations, service delivery, supplier and client relationships, and business development across the area. Responsibilities include managing the area’s P&L and budgets, leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities. Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, more than 15 years of shipping or logistics experience in managerial roles, and fluent English.
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Core Responsibilities:
• Business Operations Management: Oversee day‑to‑day operations within the area,
ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and local and international
maritime regulations. Ensure consistent and efficient execution of shipping agency
operations across all locations under responsibility.
• Operational Coordination & Service Delivery: Coordinate shipping and port services,
including vessel handling, port calls, documentation, and customs clearance. Ensure
service quality, operational continuity, and timely execution of contracted services.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Manage relationships with port authorities,
suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers. Ensure performance standards,
contractual compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Business Development & Strategy Execution: Develop and implement Noatum
Maritime strategic plans within the area to grow the business and improve service
offerings. Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and client needs to
maintain competitiveness.
• Client Acquisition & Commercial Support: In coordination with the Commercial
Management, develop customer acquisition initiatives, support key commercial
negotiations, and retain long‑term client relationships. Contribute to pricing, proposals,
and commercial discussions in coordination with regional and global teams. Ensure high
levels of customer satisfaction by addressing issues and delivering effective solutions in
a timely manner
Responsibilities
Market & Performance Monitoring: Monitor market dynamics, operational
BASIC INFORMATION ON THE ROLE
Position Name Area Manager
Cluster / Unit M&S Cluster Division Operations
Title Area Manager Grade
Reporting To Territory Director / Regional Director
Direct Reports Immediate Department Managers
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performance, and commercial results within the area. Identify risks, opportunities, and
improvement actions to support sustainable growth.
• Financial Management: Manage the area’s P&L, budgets, and financial forecasts. Ensure
profitability by optimizing operational efficiency, controlling costs, and supporting
accurate and transparent financial reporting.
People Management Responsibilites:
• Leadership & Team Management: Recruit, develop, and manage area teams, including
operations staff, sales teams, and finance personnel. Establish performance objectives,
monitor employee progress, and foster a positive work culture that emphasizes
teamwork, professionalism, and compliance with safety standards.
Strategic Responsibilities:
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure operations comply with
international and local maritime regulations. Monitor risks related to port operations,
trade restrictions, customs requirements, and labor laws. Develop and maintain
contingency plans for operational disruptions and unforeseen challenges.
• Reporting & Coordination: Provide regular reports to Regional Management and/or
Headquarters on business performance, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with
internal teams to ensure effective execution of global strategies at local level.
• External Representation: Represent Noatum Maritime at industry events, forums, and
networking activities, supporting market positioning and relationship building within
the area.
Qualifications
SECTION III: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Educational and
Technical
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Maritime Studies,
or a related field.
• Strong industry knowledge with proven experience in: Shipping agency operations,
port operations and vessel handling, solid understanding of customs procedures and
international maritime regulations.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, analyze financial
statements, and achieve profitability targets.
Language Skills:
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of additional languages is considered an advantage.
Years of Experience: • More than 15 years of experience in the shipping or logistics industry, with managerial
roles.
Nature of Experience:
• Proven experience managing operations, teams, and complex stakeholder
environments.
• Strong exposure to port operations, commercial liner representation, customs