European Road Freight Manager

White Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employee Ownership Trust benefits

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited is seeking a European Road Freight Manager to lead and develop the road freight division across domestic and international markets. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on management to grow profitability and market share.

Based in Manchester with a hybrid setup, the role offers the chance to influence strategy and become a key stakeholder in a growing business through an employee ownership framework.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in European road freight and freight forwarding.
• Strong carrier, supplier and customer relationship management.
• Experience with international import/export road freight operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Road Freight function, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement road freight strategies that support wider business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive growth across European and domestic road freight services, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, suppliers and overseas partners.
• Ensure all road freight movements are managed efficiently, accurately and in line with compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Road freight management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Job description

European Road Freight Manager

Manchester | Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Employee Ownership Benefits /Hybrd

A re you an experienced Road Freight professional ready to take ownership of a growing European road freight operation?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, employee‑owned logistics provider looking to appoint a European Road Freight Manager to lead and develop their road freight division. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious freight leader who wants to influence strategy, drive commercial growth, and play a key role in the future success of the business.

What makes this opportunity different is the company’s Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model. As the business succeeds, so do its employees, with access to profit‑related rewards and bonus opportunities, giving you a genuine stake in the company’s long‑term success.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000
• Performance‑related bonus
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits and profit‑sharing opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working with 1 day working from home per week
• Enhanced benefits package
• Opportunity to become a key stakeholder in a growing business

The Role

As European Road Freight Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the overall performance, growth and development of the road freight division. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, sales and operational teams to maximise commercial opportunities, enhance service delivery and strengthen the company’s market position across domestic and international road freight services.

This is a leadership role with a strong commercial focus, requiring someone who can balance operational excellence with business development and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Road Freight function, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement road freight strategies that support wider business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive growth across European and domestic road freight services, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, suppliers, overseas partners and key stakeholders.
• Ensure all road freight movements are managed efficiently, accurately and in line with compliance requirements.

About You

We’re keen to speak with experienced road freight professionals who can demonstrate:

• Proven management experience within European road freight and freight forwarding.
• Excellent carrier, supplier and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience managing international road freight operations, including import and export services.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

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