Regional General Manager - Freight Forwarding
We're looking to speak to a Freight Manager that would be interested in a Regional Manager role that we are currently working on for one of our forwarding clients based out of Dartford, UK.
You will oversee two sites within the operation.
Job type: Permanent
Package:
* Salary - Open conversation about applicants expectations as salary is open
* Car allowance
* 25 days holiday
* Pension contributions
* Death in service
* Other benefits
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage all operations of the southern branches within guidelines provided by the MD.
* Develop and implement commercial strategies focused on profitability, market expansion, and key account retention.
* Drive branch-level strategies to improve net profit through financial oversight, WIPS management, accurate accruals, and cost control.
* Recommend and develop annual business plans, staffing structures, and budgets.
* Execute approved strategies and provide timely reports on deviations or issues.
* Lead structured succession planning, performance reviews, and continuous learning initiatives.
* Oversee the profit and loss performance of southern branches.
* Plan, implement, and monitor branch budgets.
Requirements:
* In-depth knowledge of freight forwarding, break bulk, heavy lift, and special project cargo.
* Extensive experience in a senior executive role within a geographically diverse national or international organization.
* Experience must be UK based and you must be based in the UK and have the Right to work.