Logistics Port Operator, Yachting Industry, Land-Based, Cannes

LOGISTICS PORT OPERATOR - BI/TRI-LINGUAL

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About the Client:

The client is a reputable organisation in the yachting industry. They are based in the Cannes zone.

The project:

For this interesting project, we are looking for a Mediterranean Logistics Port Operator to be based in the Cannes area and ready to start as soon as possible (based on the pace of the recruitment process) and the latest beginning March 2025.

For this position, you must be Bi-lingual in French & English and you are equally very good in Italian speaking, indeed this would be a great plus. Of course, any other additional language would be appreciated.

We are looking for someone who has prinsipally, the knowledge of these 3 languages. Additionally, you are someone who is not afraid to make connections, talk to people and find your way around tasks wit your communication & diplomacy skills. 

Previous experience in the yachting/maritime industry is NOT obligatory. 

For this post, you would be in-charge of:

• Logistics for the boats/yachts being managed by the organization.
• Some of your primary tasks would include securing berths for the clients' boats/yachts at a short notice.
• You will need to collaborate with the boats in question to anticipate their docking/berth needs in advance and have a global perspective on the movements of all boats under your supervision.
• You will be liaising with the port authorities in question, and additionally, with the local service providers/suppliers with which the organization has working relationships with.
• You can anticipate peculiar needs for clients and their yachts thanks to your experience and can quickly come up with solutions.
• The primary objective us to ensure that the clients have a seamless yachting experience coming in and out of the port, while you are ensuring all the formalities on the shore.
• In order to do so, please be aware that you will be using the internal software and you will be editing and handling quotes, invoices and managing the deposits. 

Desired profile:

• We are looking for someone who has used English, French & Italian in their previous experiences. You have great common sense and a strong ability to adapt very fast and to understand and memorize the tasks that are required. 
• You have great organizational skills and a great memory, you manage to keep records of your work, you prioritize your tasks in an efficient manner and you remember well your clients' need/habits. 
• Second, you have a great common sense and even if they are tasks you have never taken care of, you proceed in a logical manner. You could be trained if needed on specific topics, this is not a problem at all
• You are fully available in the official summer season where the activity in the Mediterranean and French ports is high, sometimes including a little bit of work during weekends by using your phone.
• You are at ease with numbers and you have a very good understanding of basic accounting (quotes, invoices, deposit) and with good knowledge of MS Office Word and especially Excel
• You are reactive, responsive, multi-tasking and someone who can anticipate needs and situations in advance
• You are able to use technologies & software with ease
• You are very strong in communication & negotiations, able to achieve your goals by collaborating with necessary and essential people
• You have a valid EU/Schengen nationality and/or visa
• You have an international drivers license, and the right to drive in France
• You DO NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD, you are honest and trustworthy

Package: 2000 - 2500 euros nets per month - Based on profile and experience.

You will be provided company mobile phone and computers. Additionally, you will have at your disposal the company car in order to travel for occasional meetings