Branch Manager Freight Forwarding

White Recruitment Construction; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarding company is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee its Southampton office. The role involves full responsibility for branch performance and profitability, leading a team, and driving new business development. Applicants should have strong freight forwarding experience and a growth-focused mindset. A competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, a bonus scheme, and additional benefits such as a company car or allowance are offered.

Benefits

Branch Manager bonus scheme

Company car or £4,500 car allowance

Private health insurance

22 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience within freight forwarding at Branch Manager or senior management level.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to grow revenue.
• Knowledge of air, ocean, and/or road freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Southampton freight forwarding office.
• Manage day-to-day operations across import/export, air, sea, and road freight.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow volumes and market presence.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

New business development

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

• 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

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