Managing Director - Freight Forwarding

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

Job summary

A US-based freight forwarding company is seeking a Managing Director to establish and lead their UK office in Slough. The role requires proven sales and leadership skills, with responsibilities including team building and strategic market entry in the logistics sector. This position offers a competitive salary up to £200K plus commission, flexible working options within major UK logistics hubs.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, especially ocean freight.
• Proven track record of achieving significant profit growth.
• Experience in launching or scaling regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead the UK office with full P&L responsibility.
• Build a high-performing team and execute market entry strategies.
• Ensure compliance with logistics regulations and contribute to growth strategies.

Skills

Sales success

Leadership

Business development

Market entry strategy

Job description

Managing Director - Freight Forwarding, Slough

This is a commercial role focused on ocean freight, requiring proven sales success and leadership skills. The role involves establishing and leading the UK office for a US-based freight forwarding company, with responsibilities including business development, team building, and market entry strategy. The candidate should have senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, particularly in ocean freight, and a strong network within the UK logistics sector. The position offers a salary up to £200K plus commission and potential shares, with flexible location within major UK logistics hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Launch and lead the UK office with full P&L responsibility
• Lead business development and build a high-performing team
• Develop and execute market entry strategies for the UK
• Build relationships with shipping lines, clients, and partners
• Ensure compliance with logistics regulations
• Contribute to European growth strategies

Requirements:

• Senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, especially ocean freight
• Track record of achieving significant profit growth
• Experience in launching or scaling regional offices
• Deep knowledge of UK logistics and trade corridors
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, and ready to travel