Branch Manager

TLP; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Southampton is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee their ocean and air freight operations. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day functions, demonstrate strong leadership capability, and ensure compliance with regulations. Essential qualifications include expertise in air and ocean operations and previous management experience. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Managers bonus scheme

Company car / allowance + fuel card

21 days holiday + banks + birthday off

Company pension scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Fully versed in air and ocean operations required.
• Previous management experience essential.
• Strong team management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the branches ocean and air freight operations.
• Ensure compliance and legislation adherence.
• Manage P&L responsibilities and reporting.
• Lead recruitment drives when required.
• Develop current business opportunities.
• Support staff management as needed.

Skills

Team management capability

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Job description

Branch Manager: Ocean/Air - Southampton

Branch Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Salary - £45,000.00 - £55,000.00
• Monday to Friday
• 9am-5pm
• Managers bonus scheme
• Company car / allowance + fuel card
• 21 days holiday + banks + birthday off
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Branch Manager Required To join a UK leading, international multimodal freight logistics provider at their site based in Southampton.

Reporting to the Divisional General Manager / Divisional Director, you will play a critical role in taking the branch from its infancy level through to its next stage of success through maintaining business that exists and through commercial activities as well as recruitment of Business Development staff.

My client offers their employees a totally modern and fully equipped workspace that's equipped with the latest amenities. They offer extensive career development opportunities as well as the chance to be part of a fully supportive culture where everybody is valued.

Branch Manager - Responsibilities

• Be hands on and lead the branches ocean and air freight operations.
• Oversee and manage day to day operations, ensuring compliance and legislation is adhered to at all times.
• Hold full P&L responsibilities, ensuring the correct management of this.
• Budget management and reporting.
• Lead recruitment drives as and when required.
• Maintain and develop on current business opportunities.
• Close management of staff within the branch, ensuring support is being provided when required.

Branch Manager - Requirements

• Fully versed in air and ocean operations - Essential
• Previous management experience - Essential
• Excellent team management capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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