This role has become live again which has no reflection on the company just a change in the successful candidate’s personal circumstances (hadn’t started).
Are you ready to take the next step in your freight forwarding career?
We’re working with a well-established global freight forwarder that’s looking for a commercially minded and driven Branch Manager to lead its Southampton office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for:
* An experienced Business Development Manager in freight forwarding ready to step up into leadership
* An established Branch Manager looking for a fresh challenge
* Or a strong Supervisor who’s eager to move into a senior management role
What You’ll Bring:
* Proven experience in freight forwarding (import/export, ideally multimodal)
* A strong sales background with a record of winning new clients
* Commercial acumen with the ability to lead both sales and operations
* A hands‑on leadership style with a passion for team growth and branch success
* The flexibility to thrive in a smaller, growing branch with exciting plans ahead
The Role:
You'll be responsible for driving both sales and day‑to‑day operations. While the company is planning to hire a dedicated BDM soon, you’ll initially take the lead commercially – playing a key role in setting the foundation for the branch’s ongoing expansion.
Package & Benefits:
* Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
* Bonus Scheme (Branch Manager level)
* Company Car or Car Allowance + Fuel Card (for petrol/diesel vehicles)
* Private Healthcare
* Laptop & Mobile Phone
* 22 Days Holiday (increasing with service)
* Death in Service Policy
* Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
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