Managing Director trieste

Managing Director
Trieste
Friuli Venezia Giulia, trieste

Do you aspire to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of critical infrastructure that connects communities across Europe and beyond?

Are you a leader ready to drive strategic direction, inspire teams, and transform our organization?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Step into the future - lead the way with DFDS.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About DFDS Trieste Terminal The DFDS Trieste Terminal is a joint venture between DFDS A/S and Samer Seaports & Terminals, serving as a strategic hub for DFDS operations in the Mediterranean.

It's a cornerstone of our commitment to delivering exceptional service and advancing sustainability, safety, and digital transformation in the logistics industry.

Your role As Managing Director of DFDS Trieste Terminal, you'll be at the helm of a dynamic operation.

Reporting to the VP of Global Terminals, you'll oversee the terminal's full P&L, working closely with our business units and functional teams to drive success.

Your leadership will guide day-to-day operations, while your strategic vision shapes the future of the terminal.

With a strong focus on fostering innovation, safety, and a positive workplace culture, you'll inspire teams to excel and contribute to DFDS's mission of connecting people and goods.

You'll also collaborate with the newly formed Global Terminals leadership team to create future-ready terminals that maximize value for customers and stakeholders across our portfolio.

What You'll Do Lead and manage all terminal activities with full P&L responsibility.

Foster a culture of engagement, creativity, and openness to change.

Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, partners, stakeholders, and executive management.

Drive innovation in green transformation, standardization, and digitalization.

Attract, develop, and retain top talent to strengthen our team.

Navigate between strategic vision, daily execution, and contingency planning with agility.

Contribute to making DFDS a great place to work through open communication and collaboration.

About You We're looking for an experienced leader with a passion for innovation and operational excellence.

Key qualifications include: Proven business acumen and operational experience, ideally in ro-ro and rail logistics.

A minimum of 5 years' experience managing P&L responsibilities.

Strong negotiation skills and conflict resolution abilities.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across political, strategic, and operational levels.

A track record of driving change and delivering results in dynamic environments.

An international mindset with experience working collaboratively across diverse teams.

Fluency in Italian is an advantage.

Why join DFDS?

At DFDS, we're committed to your growth.

Through workplace development, tailored training programs, and our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Our emphasis on safety and digital innovation ensures that you'll work in a supportive, forward-thinking workplace.

With us, you'll have the tools and opportunities to make a real impact.

Ready to lead the way?

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and align your skills, experience, and aspirations with this role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a dynamic team driving transformation and connecting communities.

We look forward to hearing from you.

The job posting is open to all genders in accordance with Legislative Decree No.

198/2006 and complies with the provisions of Article 10 of Legislative Decree No.

276/2003.

About DFDS We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17, 000 full-time employees.

We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.

We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.

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