In addition, DFDS has an industry leading E.S.G. (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda and a strong focus on local de-carbonisation initiatives where you will have a big role to play. 

About the role

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

You will have the full P&L responsibility for the Gothenburg – Immingham route with the end-to-end operational performance of the route through robust performance management focusing upon optimization, efficiencies, and customer service levels. The position is placed at the DFDS Seaways office in Gothenburg.   

As a role model for the DFDS values, you will lead and engage people creating development opportunities, grow the talent pipeline, successfully managing change and communication to facilitate a positive developmental culture. You´ll also drive and develop sustainable solutions through our customers value chains, successfully managing change and communication to facilitate a positive collaborative environment. We will also need you to ensure legal and general compliance across all functions with a high level of focus upon safety, sustainability, and high quality.

Strategic objectives for role:

• Ensure upscaling of the commercial organization to meet strategic objectives
• Drive a customer focused, commercial oriented mindset, with focus on delivering great solutions for our customers
• Ensure stable operation including safety improvements
• Support Ferry divisions ambition to reach the climate goal on emissions
• Standardize and digitalize processes

Being an energetic and inspiring leader, you will develop strong working relationships, you’ll drive the strategic agenda and also guarantee close collaborations across the entire organisation as well with our customers.

About you

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. 

The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications:  

• Strategic and operational mindset with sustainability as key driver
• Operational experience of driving cost optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to drive development through organic and inorganic growth
• A strong business acumen, showing a customer focused and commercial oriented mindset
• People mindset with ability to communicate, influence and elevate performance across all levels of an organization
• Relevant experience and higher education
• Must be fluent in English and any Scandinavian language      

Be part of the movement and grow with us. 
While you’re with us, we want you to develop and move yourself to. We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself to acquire new skills and perspectives. 

We Move for All To Grow and at DFDS the business, our customers and our people mean the world to us. We want to develop and grow together with our customers and ensure we deliver the “best in class” customer experience. We aim to attract and retain the best talents and provide challenge and opportunity for personal growth and development. By being inclusive and embracing our differences we get the best from everyone and an even greater result. We take great pride in empowering our people to make a real difference. Join our team and be part of our success as one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.    

If you’re looking for a varied role and have a desire to work in one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, please register and apply! All applications will be treated confidentially and on an continues basis. We look forward in receiving your application no later than 2023-02-28.

DFDS is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age and citizenship.

If there is something you need to know that we haven’t covered here, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kell Robdrup, SVP North Sea. If you have questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Cecilia Ollfors, HRBP Ferry Division Sweden. The position will be filled as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you.