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Managing Director - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom

Shrewsbury

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GBP 150,000 - 200,000

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Job summary

Une entreprise de fret en pleine croissance recherche un Directeur Général pour établir et diriger son premier bureau au Royaume-Uni. Ce poste stratégique implique le développement commercial dans le secteur du fret maritime, avec une responsabilité complète P&L et la création d'une équipe performante. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une expérience prouvée dans le domaine, une connaissance approfondie des corridors commerciaux au Royaume-Uni et une approche entrepreneuriale.

Qualifications

  • Expérience en leadership senior dans le fret, particulièrement en fret maritime.
  • Succès commercial dans le développement de marché et la croissance des revenus.
  • Connaissances profondes sur le secteur logistique au Royaume-Uni.

Responsibilities

  • Lancer et diriger le bureau UK avec pleine responsabilité P&L.
  • Développer des relations avec les lignes maritimes, clients et partenaires logistiques.
  • Mettre en œuvre la stratégie d'entrée sur le marché au Royaume-Uni.

Skills

Leadership
Développement commercial
Connaissance du secteur logistique
Autonomie
Esprit entrepreneurial

Job description

Important: This is a commercial role. You will be expected to sell while establishing the branch. Candidates should 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 preferable. The company has offices in the US, Asia, and Germany, with plans for expansion in Belgium and the Netherlands. The role focuses on ocean freight and building a team to meet 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 for the UK, focusing on ocean freight growth
  • 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 and a plan for quick profit growth
  • Commercial success in market development and revenue growth
  • Experience launching or scaling regional offices is desirable
  • Deep knowledge of UK logistics sector and trade corridors
  • Entrepreneurial, autonomous, hands-on mindset
  • Willingness to travel and collaborate internationally
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