Branch Manager Freight Forwarding

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Job Description

Branch Manager - Freight Forwarding | Southampton

Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (negotiable) + bonus
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

We are seeking an experienced and driven Branch Manager to lead and grow our Southampton freight forwarding office. This is a key leadership role within a global, expanding freight forwarding company, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a branch and drive its commercial and operational growth.

This position is suited to someone who is passionate about freight forwarding and motivated by building, developing, and expanding a successful branch operation.


The Role

As Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include:

  • Full responsibility for the performance, growth, and profitability of the Southampton branch

  • Leading, managing, and developing a team across freight forwarding operations

  • Driving new business development and strengthening existing customer relationships

  • Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across import/export, air, sea, and/or road freight

  • Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company standards

  • Developing and executing strategies to grow volumes, revenue, and market presence


What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience within freight forwarding, ideally at Branch Manager or senior management level

  • Strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to grow revenue and teams

  • Knowledge of air, ocean, and/or road freight operations

  • A hands-on, inspirational leader with a growth-focused mindset

  • Someone who wants to build and grow a branch within a global organisation


What's On Offer

  • £60,000-£65,000 starting salary (negotiable)

  • Branch Manager bonus scheme

  • Company car or £4,500 car allowance per annum

  • Fuel card (petrol/diesel)

  • Private health insurance

  • Phone & laptop provided

  • 22 days holiday

  • Death in service policy

  • Long-term career progression within a global freight forwarding business

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.


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Location:
Southampton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance And Insurance

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