Route Director

at  DFDS Belgium

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Route Director.

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT - AND PLAY YOUR PART.

About the role
Currently we are looking for a Route Director for the Belgian routes including Agency.
In line with our strategy “Moving Together Towards 2030”, you will lead the Belgian Ferry activities (routes) and ensure continued growth as well as protecting and growing profits.
DFDS has an industry leading ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda, creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace. You will also have a big role to play in our decarbonisation initiatives.
You will ensure collaboration across the different DFDS Ferry locations and with DFDS Logistics division. Moreover, you will develop close relationships with the customers and enhance the customer experience with DFDS in close collaboration with the functional Freight Customer Service team in Copenhagen.
The position is based in DFDS Belgium, Ghent. You will report to Jacob Andersen, Vice President & Head of BU North Sea.

- JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND GROW WITH US -

We will encourage you to challenge yourself and others to acquire new skills and perspectives.

We are looking for:

• A 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
• Local business knowledge with visible leadership
• People mindset with ability to communicate, collaborate, engage and inspire teams to elevate performance
• You have a strong leadership drive with enterprise mindset in line with DFDS leadership behaviours, where developing talent and ensuring a strong succession pipeline should be in focus

• Relevant experience and higher educationYou are fluent in English. Moreover, Flemish is a plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The objectives for the role in line with the DFDS Strategy are:

• Grow profits and drive the business development for existing and new routes incl identifying and implementation of new relevant initiatives
• Ensure a stable, efficient and cost focused Route Operation including “Every Minute Counts” improvements for the designated Route(s)
• Ensure that the commercial organization meets strategic objectives with focus on delivering great solutions & experience for our customers and identify new customers for the Route(s)
• You will take full ownership and P&L responsibility of Route(s)
• You will standardize and digitalize processes and drive optimization projects
• Offer support in the Ferry division ambition to reach the climate goal on emissions
• You will promote the safety culture within DFDS
• You will maintaining professional and effective collaboration and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You will lead by example in this role towards your people & the ambitions set
• Entame an active role in co-creating a Great Place to Work for our employees and talents to hire

About you
We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity.
In line with our DFDS leadership behaviours, we expect you to be an energetic, compassionate and inspiring leader with a proven track record. With a strong commercial acumen and sales capabilities, you will drive closer collaboration across the entire organisation as well as great customer relationships. Operationally, we expect you to optimize the schedules focusing on lowest unit costs and CO2 emissions.

WE OFFER A CHALLENGING ROLE WHERE YOUR ENERGY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

You will be part of a market-leading innovative global company focusing on customer experience while offering Ferry & Logistics solutions.
Join the movement and grow with us. We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself to acquire new skills and perspectives. We aim to attract and retain the best talents and provide challenge and opportunity for personal growth and development.
While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.