Senior Freight Forwarding Manager

Brook Street; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics company based in Belfast is seeking a Senior Freight Forwarding Manager. This role is pivotal for managing daily operations within a prominent freight forwarder, with a clear path to directorship for the right candidate. Ideal applicants will possess significant experience in ocean freight forwarding and solid leadership skills. Benefits include private health care, a pension scheme, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Private health-care

Pension scheme

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in deep sea ocean freight forwarding (import/export).
• Strong knowledge of the NI / UK freight forwarding and logistics market.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the Import/Export team to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain and implement company policies and compliance standards.
• Monitor KPIs and generate regular management reports.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Planning

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Senior Freight Forwarding Manager - Future Director Opportunity

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with a passion for leadership and growth? Ready to take the next step toward directorship? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding logistics company based in Belfast - a business recognised as one of Northern Ireland's leading providers of international ocean freight services.

Our client is now seeking a Senior Freight Forwarding Manager / General Manager to take the lead in managing daily operations, driving performance, and playing a central role in shaping the company's future. This is a key leadership position with a clear path to directorship for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

As Senior Freight Forwarding Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across import/export functions while maintaining outstanding customer service delivery. You'll oversee team performance, enforce compliance standards, and contribute directly to strategic business growth.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your expertise will be valued, your leadership trusted, and your ambition rewarded.

What You'll Do

• Lead, manage and support the Import/Export team to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain and implement company policies and compliance standards
• Monitor KPIs and generate regular management reports
• Deliver a consistently excellent customer experience
• Provide guidance to team members, encouraging development and collaboration
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and business expansion

Criteria

• Minimum 5 year's experience in deep sea ocean freight forwarding (import/export)
• Strong knowledge of the NI / UK freight forwarding and logistics market
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent decision-making, planning, and negotiation abilities
• Confident communicator with a positive, hands-on approach
• Customs knowledge is desirable but not essential

Why Join

• Opportunity to progress to directorship
• Join a growing, reputable freight company with a strong international presence
• Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution directly shapes the business
• Enjoy private health-care, pension scheme, and a competitive salary based on experience
  
  Salary for the role is negotiable and commensurate with experience and is negotiable
  
  Please send CVC to Colleen Farquharson vis the apply link

If you're a forward-thinking logistics professional ready for a senior leadership role with real growth potential, we want to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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