Branch Manager

TLP recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Branch Manager in Southampton to oversee air and ocean freight operations. The role requires previous management experience and a solid understanding of logistics operations. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, leading recruitment efforts, and ensuring compliance. The position offers a competitive salary package, bonuses, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Managers bonus scheme

Company car / allowance

Company pension scheme

21 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Excellent career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Fully versed in air and ocean operations.
• Previous management experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the branches ocean and air freight operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring compliance.
• Hold full P&L responsibilities.
• Manage budgets and reporting.
• Lead recruitment drives.
• Develop current business opportunities.
• Support staff as needed.

Skills

Team management

Written communication

Verbal communication

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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