Branch Manager, Freight Forwarding — Sales & Ops Lead

SDW Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarding company in Southampton is seeking a commercially minded Branch Manager to lead its operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in freight forwarding and a strong sales background. This role will involve driving sales and operations while setting the foundation for the branch's expansion. The package includes a salary of £50,000 – £60,000, along with various benefits such as a company car, private healthcare, and 22 days of holiday that increase with service.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Company Car or Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Laptop & Mobile Phone

22 Days Holiday (increasing with service)

Death in Service Policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding (import/export, ideally multimodal).
• Strong sales background with a record of winning new clients.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to lead both sales and operations.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for team growth and branch success.
• Flexibility to thrive in a smaller, growing branch.

Responsibilities

• Drive both sales and day-to-day operations.
• Lead commercially until a dedicated BDM is hired.
• Set the foundation for the branch's ongoing expansion.

Skills

Proven experience in freight forwarding

Strong sales background

Commercial acumen

Hands-on leadership style

Flexibility in a growing branch

Job description

A global freight forwarding company in Southampton is seeking a commercially minded Branch Manager to lead its operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in freight forwarding and a strong sales background. This role will involve driving sales and operations while setting the foundation for the branch's expansion. The package includes a salary of £50,000 – £60,000, along with various benefits such as a company car, private healthcare, and 22 days of holiday that increase with service.