Managing Director - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A US-based client in freight forwarding seeks a results-driven Managing Director to establish their first UK office. This role demands senior leadership and a robust track record in achieving significant revenue growth through strategic market development, especially in ocean freight. Candidates should be entrepreneurial and ready to build a team while ensuring compliance with logistics regulations. The position offers an attractive salary up to £200K plus commission and potential equity in the business.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, especially ocean freight.
• Contact network for quick profit building.
• Successful in market development and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the UK office with full P&L responsibility.
• Lead business development and build a high-performing team.
• Develop market entry strategy focusing on ocean freight.

Skills

Freight Forwarding

Business Development

Ocean Freight

Leadership

Market Development

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Managing Director - Freight Forwarding, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Important: This is a commercial role. You will be expected to sell while establishing the branch. Candidates must have a proven track record of achieving at least £500K in annual gross profit. The focus is on ocean imports from Asia.

Job Title: Managing Director (freight forwarding with a focus on ocean freight)

Location: UK – Flexible (Major logistics hubs such as 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 seeks a commercially driven and strategic Managing Director to establish and lead their first UK office. Bringing a team is preferred.

The company has offices in US, Asia, and Germany, with plans to expand to Belgium and the Netherlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the UK presence during global expansion.

The role emphasizes ocean freight and building a team to meet local and global market needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the UK office with full P&L responsibility
• Lead business development and build a high-performing team
• Develop market entry strategy focusing on ocean freight
• Build relationships with shipping lines, clients, and supply chain partners
• Ensure compliance with UK and international logistics regulations
• Contribute to European growth and integration as a strategic partner

Requirements

• Senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, especially ocean freight
• Contacts with SMEs to build profit quickly
• Proven success in market development and revenue growth
• Experience in launching or scaling regional offices (highly desirable)
• Deep knowledge of UK logistics and trade corridors
• Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomous work style
• Willingness to travel and collaborate internationally