Branch Manager - Hamburg

Mackenzie Stuart; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for advancement

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics organization in Hamburg is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to drive commercial growth and oversee operations. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance, and enhance customer satisfaction while leading strategic initiatives. Strong freight forwarding knowledge, team leadership skills, and fluency in German and English are essential. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for advancement in a supportive international culture.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in freight forwarding roles.
• Proven ability to manage P&L performance and drive profitable growth.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead all branch activities, including sales, operations, and customer service.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across air freight, ocean freight, and logistics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L accountability.
• Develop, mentor, and support a team of freight forwarding professionals.

Kenntnisse

Freight forwarding expertise

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in German and English

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Branch Manager to lead our Hamburg office. This is a key leadership role responsible for commercial growth, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and overall branch profitability. The ideal candidate has strong freight forwarding expertise, proven team leadership, and a passion for building high‑performing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all branch activities, including sales, operations, customer service, and finance.
• Drive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and effective account management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across air freight, ocean freight, and logistics solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and global industry standards.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L accountability for the Hamburg branch.
• Develop, mentor, and support a team of freight forwarding professionals.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers, carriers, vendors, and partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand service offerings in the region.
• Promote a culture of service excellence, safety, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in freight forwarding roles.
• Strong knowledge of Ocean freight, transportation.
• Proven ability to manage P&L performance and drive profitable growth.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing cross‑functional teams.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in customer development and sales.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent in German and English (written & spoken).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Leadership of a strategic branch in one of Europe’s key logistics hubs.
• Opportunity to influence regional growth and shape local market strategy.
• Supportive, international company culture with opportunities for advancement.

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated leader ready to take on a high-impact role in a growing logistics organization, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or reach out directly to [e-mail] to discuss the opportunity.

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