Branch Manager Freight Forwarding

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.

• 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

• 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

• £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 is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.