LCL Export Manager
4 days ago
Sheffield
Position: LCL Export Manager Salary:£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Location: Manchester Hours: Mon - Fri 37.5 per week, Hybrid Working - 2 Days WFH / 3 Days Office A fantastic opportunity is available with a highly successful, employee-owned logistics business known for its strong market presence and entrepreneurial culture. This is a company where employees are genuinely invested in the success of the business, creating a collaborative, high-performing environment. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Export Manager with a strong background in LCL ocean freight to lead and develop their export function. The Role This is a key leadership position, supporting the Head of Department in the day-to-day running of the LCL export operation. You'll be responsible for driving performance, improving efficiencies, and ensuring a high standard of service to both clients and international partners. Managing a team of 7, you'll play a pivotal role in building a motivated, engaged, and results-driven department. Key Responsibilities • Support LCL consolidation planning and overall export strategy, • Monitor market rates, trends, and competitor activity to maintain competitiveness, • Take ownership of financial performance, including P&L, KPIs, and reporting, • Lead, manage, and develop a team of 7 direct reports, • Ensure operational procedures and service standards are consistently met, • Identify and implement efficiencies to improve workflow and profitability, • Support commercial teams with onboarding new clients, • Act as a senior escalation point for operational issues, • Conduct regular team and performance review meetings, • Proven experience in LCL Ocean Exports (essential), • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and KPIs, • Previous leadership experience with the ability to delegate, coach, and develop a team, • In-depth knowledge of export markets and industry trends, • A proactive, solutions-driven mindset, • Join a thriving employee-owned business where your impact is truly recognised, • Be part of a company with a strong growth trajectory and entrepreneurial mindset, • Hybrid working (2 days from home), • Competitive salary and benefits package WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ