Freight Forwarding Branch Manager

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

Job summary

A global logistics powerhouse is seeking a Branch Manager in Birmingham to lead and develop the team, drive profitability, and support global strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics expertise, excellent financial management skills, and a degree in logistics or business administration. This role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a supportive work culture focused on career development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-driven incentive scheme

Generous pension scheme

Wide range of wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing branch-level operations.
• Track record of leading teams and developing talent.
• Commercial acumen with strong financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration.
• Drive branch profitability through effective P&L management.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Logistics and freight forwarding expertise

Leadership and team development

Financial management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adopt digital solutions

Education

Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration

Job description

Overview

Branch Manager – Birmingham – £75K plus package

Our client is a global logistics powerhouse with over 170 years of heritage in international freight forwarding. Combining the scale and professionalism of a worldwide enterprise with the values and culture of a family-owned business, they have built a reputation for delivering tailor-made logistics solutions that drive efficiency and growth for their customers. With a presence across key global markets and a team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and service excellence, they continue to shape the future of supply chain management.

They are now seeking a Branch Manager to lead the UK branch in Birmingham. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of branch performance, inspire and develop a dedicated team, and play a central role in delivering strategic growth both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

As Branch Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Drive branch profitability through effective P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction at all times.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Support and implement global strategies, including digital transformation initiatives.
• Represent the branch externally, building partnerships across markets and geographies.

What We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• Strong logistics and freight forwarding expertise, with proven experience managing branch-level operations.
• A track record of leading teams, developing talent, and inspiring commitment.
• Commercial acumen with strong financial management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
• Readiness to adopt and implement digital solutions.
• Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration (or equivalent); CargoWise certification is an advantage.

On a personal level, you’ll be a dynamic and engaging leader who remains positive under pressure, inspires others through confidence and enthusiasm, and thrives in balancing multiple priorities in a competitive market.

What’s on Offer

• £60K-£65K
• Car allowance
• a performance-driven incentive scheme.
• A generous pension scheme, death-in-service cover, and a wide range of wellbeing benefits.
• A supportive, international work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and career development.
• Long-term career opportunities with the backing of a respected global brand and a strong UK team.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.