Luganville, Santo

Distribution Centre Project & Sales Supervisor

Northern Islands Stevedoring Company Limited (NISCOL) • Full-time

Job Description

The Project & Sales Supervisor is responsible for identifying, securing and managing high value commercial and government hardware contracts, with a strategic focus on supporting infrastructure developments across the northern islands.

Organisation Description

The Northern Islands Stevedoring Company Limited (NISCOL) Port Services is a Limited Company owned by the following shareholders: SANMA Province (30%), MALAMPA Province (20%), PENAMA Province (20%), TORBA Province (10%), Luganville Municipal Council (10%) and the Vanuatu Government (10%). The Company operates all stevedoring and transportation of international cargoes at Luganville in Santo, Republic of Vanuatu.

Selection Criteria

Key Responsibilities:

- Proactively identify and target upcoming commercial developments and government infrastructure projects.

- Work with the Branch Manager to develop competitive pricing strategies, credit terms and delivery agreements to secure high value contracts.

- Serve as the primary, trusted point of contact for contractors and government officials across the northern islands.

- Travel to the northern islands to evaluate hardware needs, strengthen relationships with provincial governments and engage with area councils.

- Gather post-project feedback to ensure total client satisfaction and secure repeat business projects.

- Advise clients on selecting durable hardware materials capable to withstand harsh, corrosive island environments.

- Coordinate with the Branch Manager to source non-standard, bulk hardware items directly from manufacturers and suppliers due to clients order.

- Work with the trade supervisor and shipping team to manage and consolidate hardware shipments to the islands.

- Monitor stock levels allocated for active commercial projects to prevent local stockouts and ensure timely project fulfillment.

How To Apply

Interested applicant must include with application a cover letter, CV and contacts of at least two (2) referees. Queries on detail JDs and other requirements for the position should be address to: gmdc@niscol.com.vu or cadet@niscol.com.vu

Requirements

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively identify and target upcoming commercial developments and government infrastructure projects.
  • Work with the Branch Manager to develop competitive pricing strategies, credit terms and delivery agreements to secure high value contracts.
  • Serve as the primary, trusted point of contact for contractors and government officials across the northern islands.
  • Travel to the northern islands to evaluate hardware needs, strengthen relationships with provincial governments and engage with area councils.
  • Gather post-project feedback to ensure total client satisfaction and secure repeat business projects.
  • Advise clients on selecting durable hardware materials capable to withstand harsh, corrosive island environments.
  • Coordinate with the Branch Manager to source non-standard, bulk hardware items directly from manufacturers and suppliers due to clients order.
  • Work with the trade supervisor and shipping team to manage and consolidate hardware shipments to the islands.
  • Monitor stock levels allocated for active commercial projects to prevent local stockouts and ensure timely project fulfillment.

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