Branch Manager - Freight Forwarding (Dangerous Goods Specialist)

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Branch Manager to lead sales growth and client development within the Heathrow operation.

This is a hands-on, sales-led leadership role suited to someone from a freight forwarding background who thrives on winning new business, managing key accounts, and taking ownership of branch performance.

• Drive and lead all sales activity for the Heathrow branch
• Develop new business opportunities across UK and international markets
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts
• Build strong relationships with customers, agents, airlines, and suppliers
• Prepare competitive quotations and convert new opportunities
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and meet agreed revenue targets
• Work closely with operations to ensure commercially viable solutions
• Represent the business professionally within the local market

This is a commercially focused position with direct involvement in client meetings, negotiations, and revenue strategy.

• Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics (airfreight preferred)
• Strong background in sales, business development, or account management
• Track record of revenue growth and customer retention
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Organised and proactive with strong commercial awareness
• Experience handling dangerous goods or regulated cargo (advantageous)
• Previous management experience beneficial but not essential

• Opportunity to lead a specialist freight operation
• Established London branch with global infrastructure support
• Long-term career progression
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Performance-based incentives

If you are a commercially focused freight professional looking to take the next step into branch leadership this is your next move