Managing Director - Freight Forwarding

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

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