Southampton Freight Forwarding Branch Lead | Grow & Profit

White Recruitment Construction; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight forwarding company is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee its Southampton office. The role involves full responsibility for branch performance and profitability, leading a team, and driving new business development. Applicants should have strong freight forwarding experience and a growth-focused mindset. A competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, a bonus scheme, and additional benefits such as a company car or allowance are offered.

Benefits

Branch Manager bonus scheme

Company car or £4,500 car allowance

Private health insurance

22 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience within freight forwarding at Branch Manager or senior management level.
• Strong commercial awareness with a proven ability to grow revenue.
• Knowledge of air, ocean, and/or road freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Southampton freight forwarding office.
• Manage day-to-day operations across import/export, air, sea, and road freight.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow volumes and market presence.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

New business development

Job description

A global freight forwarding company is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee its Southampton office. The role involves full responsibility for branch performance and profitability, leading a team, and driving new business development. Applicants should have strong freight forwarding experience and a growth-focused mindset. A competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, a bonus scheme, and additional benefits such as a company car or allowance are offered.