Branch Manager - Freight Forwarding | Southampton Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (negotiable) bonus Location: Southampton Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm We are seeking an experienced and driven Branch Manager to lead and grow our Southampton freight forwarding office. This is a key leadership role within a global, expanding freight forwarding company, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a branch and drive its commercial and operational growth. This position is suited to someone who is passionate about freight forwarding and motivated by building, developing, and expanding a successful branch operation. The Role As Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include: Full responsibility for the performance, growth, and profitability of the Southampton branch Leading, managing, and developing a team across freight forwarding operations Driving new business development and strengthening existing customer relationships Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across import/export, air, sea, and/or road freight Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company standards Developing and executing strategies to grow volumes, revenue, and market presence What We're Looking For Proven experience within freight forwarding, ideally at Branch Manager or senior management level Strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to grow revenue and teams Knowledge of air, ocean, and/or road freight operations A hands-on, inspirational leader with a growth-focused mindset Someone who wants to build and grow a branch within a global organisation What's On Offer £60,000-£65,000 starting salary (negotiable) Branch Manager bonus scheme Company car or £4,500 car allowance per annum Fuel card (petrol/diesel) Private health insurance Phone & laptop provided 22 days holiday Death in service policy Long-term career progression within a global freight forwarding business WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.