Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding in Southampton

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