Chief Commercial Officer

Position Title: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reporting to: Country CEO, Nigeria
Company: APM Terminals – A Maersk Company

About APM Terminals

APM Terminals is a leading global port and terminal operator with over 20,000 professionals across 60+ countries. As part of the Maersk Group, we are dedicated to simplifying global trade and driving logistics innovation.

APMT Nigeria - APMT Terminal Apapa

As Nigeria's largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa is a fast-paced, structured organization that is highly data centric, providing our customers with access to information that is required in making effective business decisions.

At APM Terminals Apapa, we understand our position as the gateway to Nigeria's economy and we always seek to make your cargo flow through the terminal as seamless as possible by providing products and services aimed at improving your experience.

Role Overview

As the Chief Commercial Officer, you will lead the commercial strategy for APMT Nigeria. This includes driving revenue growth, customer experience, business development, and ensuring commercial excellence across our operations.

You’ll be a key part of the Nigeria leadership team, managing a high-performing commercial team and collaborating with global and regional stakeholders to shape long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute Nigeria’s commercial strategy to drive growth and market share.
• Lead commercial planning, sales, marketing, customer experience, and pricing.
• Manage strategic relationships with shipping lines, importers, exporters, and government bodies.
• Identify and implement new products, services, and revenue opportunities.
• Champion customer-centricity and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate on terminal investment and growth opportunities across Nigeria.
• Drive transformation through global commercial standards and local innovation.
• Build and mentor a strong commercial team across multiple locations.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years’ senior commercial leadership experience, preferably in logistics or terminals.
• Proven ability to craft and execute commercial strategies in a matrix organization.
• Strong financial and market acumen; experience in Nigeria or West Africa is a plus.
• Excellent relationship builder with stakeholders, customers, and authorities.
• A people-first leader who inspires and develops talent.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

What You’ll Gain

• Visibility across terminal, regional, and global leadership.
• Opportunity to drive impactful change in a key market.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and cross-functional leadership.
• Future career pathways into MD or regional/global commercial roles.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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