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Managing Director - Freight Forwarding, Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Other
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Posted:
06.06.2025
Expiry Date:
21.07.2025
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Job Description:
Important: This is a commercial role. You will be expected to sell while establishing the branch. Candidates must have a track record of achieving at least £500K in annual gross profit and confidence in bringing business, with a focus on ocean imports from Asia.
Job Title: Managing Director (Freight Forwarding with a focus on Ocean Freight)
Location: UK – Flexible (Major logistics hubs such as London, Felixstowe, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, etc.)
Salary: Up to £200K + commission and potential shares in the UK business
About the Role:
A US-based freight forwarding client seeks a commercially driven Managing Director to establish and lead their first UK office. Bringing a team is preferable. The company has offices in the US, Asia, and Germany, with plans for additional offices in Belgium and the Netherlands, making this a unique opportunity to shape their UK presence during global expansion.
The role will focus on ocean freight, with the freedom to build a team and operations to meet local and global market needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Launch and lead the UK office with full P&L responsibility
* Lead business development and build a high-performing commercial and operational team
* Develop and execute the UK market entry strategy, focusing on ocean freight growth
* Build relationships with shipping lines, clients, and supply chain partners
* Ensure compliance with UK and international logistics regulations
* Contribute to European growth and integration as a strategic partner
Requirements:
* Senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, especially ocean freight
* Contacts with SMEs and a plan to build profit quickly
* Proven success in market development and revenue growth
* Experience in launching or scaling regional offices is desirable
* Deep knowledge of UK logistics sector and trade corridors
* Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomous work style, and hands-on approach
* Willingness to travel and collaborate internationally across Europe, Asia, and the US
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