Airfreight Growth Lead | Build & Scale Operations

Hireful Ltd; Antrim; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Development opportunities

Company events

Wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Hireful Ltd is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to own and grow the developing airfreight function within an established logistics group.

You will shape processes and SOPs, oversee day-to-day operations, build customer relationships, drive commercial growth, ensure compliance with IATA and Dangerous Goods rules, and lead a developing airfreight team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within airfreight operations or management.
• Current IATA certification and Dangerous Goods certification.
• Track record of business development and client relationship management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good commercial awareness including costs, pricing and profitability.
• Knowledge of customs, trade compliance or multimodal logistics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the developing airfreight function, identifying opportunities to grow volumes, develop new business and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Building effective processes and SOPs while overseeing day-to-day operations, performance and service delivery.
• Working closely with Customs and Trade Compliance to ensure shipments meet IATA, Dangerous Goods and international regulatory requirements.
• Leading, motivating and developing the airfreight team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Managing costs, budgets and profitability while negotiating competitive rates and service agreements with carriers and suppliers.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying opportunities to expand the airfreight proposition and introduce additional supply chain solutions.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Leadership

Business development

Customer relationship management

Freight forwarding knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

IATA certification

Dangerous Goods certification

Job description

Hireful Ltd is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to own and grow the developing airfreight function within an established logistics group.

You will shape processes and SOPs, oversee day-to-day operations, build customer relationships, drive commercial growth, ensure compliance with IATA and Dangerous Goods rules, and lead a developing airfreight team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.