Freight Forwarding Branch Manager
hace 3 días
Southampton
Branch Sales Manager – Ocean & Air Freight | Freight Forwarding Southampton Package value : £60,000–£80,000 We are recruiting a high-performing Branch Manager to take full commercial and operational control of our Southampton ocean freight hub. This is a senior, profit-driven leadership role within a rapidly expanding global freight forwarding business, offering genuine autonomy, strong earning potential, and long-term progression. This opportunity is tailor-made for a sales-led Ocean & Air freight professional who knows how to win business, grow volumes, and build a dominant sea freight operation in one of the UK’s most strategic port locations. The Opportunity As Branch Manager, you will own the P&L and be responsible for turning Southampton into a high-growth ocean freight powerhouse. You will drive FCL and LCL volume, develop key shipper relationships, and lead a team focused on commercial performance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership of branch performance, profitability, and growth, • Driving ocean freight sales, increasing FCL/LCL volumes and trade lanes, • Developing and executing a clear commercial growth strategy for sea freight, • Winning new business while growing and retaining key customer accounts, • Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing freight forwarding team, • Overseeing smooth and compliant import/export ocean operations, • Strengthening carrier relationships and maximising buying power, • Raising the branch’s profile and market share within the Southampton port region What We’re Looking For • Strong background in freight forwarding with a heavy ocean freight focus, • Proven success in branch management, sales leadership, or senior operational roles, • Demonstrated ability to grow sea freight revenue, volumes, and teams, • Commercially astute, entrepreneurial, and sales-driven, • Confident leader who thrives in a hands-on, growth-focused environment, • Ambition to build something substantial within a global organisation What’s On Offer • Attractive Branch Manager bonus scheme linked to performance encompassed in the above, • Company car or £4,500 car allowance, • Fuel card (petrol/diesel), • Private health insurance, • Phone & laptop provided, • 22 days holiday, • Death in service policy, • Clear long-term progression within a global, expanding freight forwarding business, • £60,000–£80,000 overall package