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
1. Lead, manage and support the Import/Export team to ensure smooth operations
2. Maintain and implement company policies and compliance standards
3. Monitor KPIs and generate regular management reports
4. Deliver a consistently excellent customer experience
5. Provide guidance to team members, encouraging development and collaboration
6. Identify opportunities for process improvements and business expansion
Criteria
7. Minimum 5 year's experience in deep sea ocean freight forwarding (import/export)
8. Strong knowledge of the NI / UK freight forwarding and logistics market
9. Proven leadership and team management skills
10. Excellent decision-making, planning, and negotiation abilities
11. Confident communicator with a positive, hands-on approach
12. Customs knowledge is desirable but not essential
Why Join
13. Opportunity to progress to directorship
14. Join a growing, reputable freight company with a strong international presence
15. Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution directly shapes the business
16. 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