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A prestigious US freight forwarding company is seeking a commercially driven Managing Director to establish their first UK office, focusing on ocean freight. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for those with a proven track record in generating revenue and building teams in the logistics sector. Candidates should possess substantial leadership experience, deep knowledge of the UK market, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive rapid growth and integration with international operations.
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Important: This is a commercial role. You will be expected to be selling while you get the branch up and running. If you don't have a track record of achieving at least £500K in annual gross profit, our client will not consider you. If you're not confident that you could bring business with you, our client will not consider you. Their focus is ocean imports from Asia.
Job Title: Managing Director (freight forwarding with a big focus on ocean freight)
Location: UK – Flexible (Any major logistics hub: London, Felixstowe, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, etc.)
Salary: Up to £200K + commission and potential shares in the UK business
About the Role
A US based freight forwarding client of ours is looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Managing Director to establish and lead their first UK office. You'd be welcome as an individual, but bringing a team of operators to support your business would be preferable.
With established offices in the US, Asia, and Germany, and plans to open three additional offices by year-end — including locations in Belgium and a potential site in the Netherlands — this is a rare opportunity to shape the company’s UK presence at a key stage of global expansion.
The role will focus heavily on ocean freight, with the freedom to build a team and operation that meets both local and global market needs.
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