About Seairod Logistics

Seairod Logistics is launching its freight forwarding operation in India, with Chennai as the main commercial and operating office and a registered presence in Kochi, Kerala.

The role

We are hiring a General Manager to build our India business from the ground up and lead it with full P&L; responsibility. The role is based in Chennai. Candidates from Kerala who are willing to relocate to Chennai are welcome to apply.

What you will do

- Win and grow customers: Chennai industrial importers and exporters, garment and home furnishing exporters in Tiruppur and Karur, and engineering manufacturers in Coimbatore
- Personally lead customer meetings, pricing and negotiations
- Develop India–Saudi Arabia and India–US trade lanes, plus China and Far East imports
- Set up and manage partners: licensed customs brokers, transporters, shipping lines, NVOCCs and air consolidators
- Oversee air freight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL) and local transportation operations
- Ensure accurate documentation (BLs, air waybills, shipping bills) and compliance




- Own customer service, credit control and collections
- Build and lead a small team covering sales, operations/documentation and finance/admin

What we are looking for

- Minimum 10 years in freight forwarding, including experience as Branch Manager, General Manager or a similar leadership role
- Robust background in air freight, ocean freight and local transportation, with experience working with shipping lines
- Experience building a branch or business from the ground up
- Proven record of winning and retaining customers
- Hands-on experience managing P&L;, operations, documentation and customer service
- Established relationships with customs brokers, transporters and carriers in Tamil Nadu and/or Kerala
- Experience with the US market or Saudi/GCC trade lanes is a strong advantage

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (on-site). Open to candidates based in Chennai or Kerala.

📌 General Manager - Freight Forwarding (Chennai)
🏢 Seairod Logistics
📍 Chennai