Freight General Manager

Green & Wolvin Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Freight General Manager to lead their Birmingham operations. This role involves overseeing a team of freight specialists, managing P&L responsibilities, and enhancing customer service relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in freight forwarding, with a proven track record in team management and customs compliance. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit-linked bonus and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about logistics and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Profit-linked uncapped branch bonus

Car allowance between £6k-£8k

Comprehensive benefits package

Private healthcare for family

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years in freight forwarding across air, sea, or road.
• Experience managing teams of 25+ in freight forwarding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 30-45 freight specialists.
• Manage customs clearance and documentation processes.

Skills

Freight Forwarding

Team Management

Customs Compliance

P&L Responsibility

Customer Service

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Managing Director | Green & Wolvin | Logistics, Shipping & Supply Chain

We are actively seeking managerial professionals with experience in air, sea, and road freight forwarding and aviation shipping for a new role as a Freight General Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands.

Our client is investing to expand their freight forwarding services in the Midlands. They are a market leader with offices worldwide, serving large industrial, retail, and FMCG clients with freight solutions across UK & European road, air, and sea freight.

Job Description

As a Freight General Manager, you will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee the Birmingham site, including:

1. Managing a team of 30-45 freight specialists responsible for bookings, pricing, quotations, shipping, and customs documentation.
2. Leading a customs and documentation team handling customs clearance, bookings, BLs, pre-alerts, etc.
3. Full P&L responsibility for the branch, including HR development, staff training, appraisals, and team management.
4. Collaborating with the commercial team to create and update rate matrices for carriers, hauliers, shipping lines, airlines, and GSA, aligned with rates, OTIF, and customer requirements.
5. Enhancing customer service relationships to ensure high service levels for a diverse client base.
6. Conducting rate analysis and monitoring operations for efficiency and optimal allocations.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in freight forwarding, including:

• At least 5 years in freight forwarding across air, sea, or road.
• Experience managing teams of 25+ colleagues in freight forwarding, customs, and commercial development.
• Proven leadership in freight operations involving pricing, quotations, and planning deliveries.
• Desirable experience managing customs compliance teams.
• Track record of developing freight forwarding commercial accounts.
• Ability to commute daily to Birmingham.

What’s On Offer?

• 32 days annual leave.
• Profit-linked uncapped branch bonus.
• Car allowance between £6k-£8k.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Private healthcare for family.
• Opportunities for career progression to senior levels.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Supply Chain

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Airlines and Aviation, Freight and Package Transportation