Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Branch Manager - Birmingham - Shipping & Freight - Up to £70,000
About the Company
A leading freight forwarding and logistics business is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead its Birmingham operation. This is a strategic leadership role with full responsibility for branch performance across air, sea, road, and rail freight. The successful candidate will drive commercial growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and team development while delivering strong financial results.
Branch Manager - The details
Salary up to £70,000
Opportunity to lead a strategically important branch
Full ownership of branch performance and P&L
Career progression within a dynamic, multi-modal freight forwarding business
Opportunity to shape business growth and build a high-performing team Branch Manager - Requirements
Significant leadership experience within freight forwarding or logistics
Proven expertise managing multi-modal freight operations (air, sea, road, and rail)
Strong commercial background with a track record of revenue growth and business development
Experience managing branch P&L and financial performance
Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of international freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain operations
Analytical, organised, and customer-focused approach
Desirable: experience within an international freight forwarder, customs compliance knowledge, operational improvement experience, and relevant logistics or management qualifications Branch Manager - Responsibilities
Lead the overall performance of the Birmingham branch, driving revenue, profitability, and operational excellence
Develop and implement commercial strategies to grow market share and secure new business
Manage branch operations across imports, exports, customs clearance, and domestic transport
Maintain high standards of customer service, compliance, and operational efficiency
Take full ownership of the branch P&L, budgets, forecasting, and financial targets
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while supporting recruitment and succession planning
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners
Ensure compliance with customs, transport, health & safety, and company policies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, service quality, and profitability About Us
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