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Freight Forwarding Branch Manager

WR Logistics
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£70,000 - £75,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position of Branch Manager in Birmingham offers a salary of 75K plus a comprehensive package.
  • The ideal candidate should have a strong background in logistics and freight forwarding, with proven experience managing branch-level operations.
  • This role requires a minimum of several years of leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to develop talent and drive profitability through effective management.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence, and building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
  • The company emphasizes a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, providing long-term career opportunities within a respected global brand.

Branch Manager - Birmingham - 75K plus package

Our client is a global logistics powerhouse with over 170 years of heritage in international freight forwarding. Combining the scale and professionalism of a worldwide enterprise with the values and culture of a family-owned business, they have built a reputation for delivering tailor-made logistics solutions that drive efficiency and growth for their customers. With a presence across key global markets and a team of experts who thrive on collaboration, innovation and service excellence, they continue to shape the future of supply chain management.

They are now seeking a Branch Manager to lead the UK branch in Birmingham. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of branch performance, inspire and develop a dedicated team, and play a central role in delivering strategic growth both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

As Branch Manager, you will:

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Drive branch profitability through effective P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and supplier negotiations.
  • Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction at all times.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders, identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Support and implement global strategies, including digital transformation initiatives.
  • Represent the branch externally, building partnerships across markets and geographies.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

  • Strong logistics and freight forwarding expertise, with proven experience managing branch-level operations.
  • A track record of leading teams, developing talent, and inspiring commitment.
  • Commercial acumen with strong financial management skills.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Readiness to adopt and implement digital solutions.
  • Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration (or equivalent); CargoWise certification is an advantage.

On a personal level, you'll be a dynamic and engaging leader who remains positive under pressure, inspires others through confidence and enthusiasm, and thrives in balancing multiple priorities in a competitive market.

What's on Offer

  • 60K-65K
  • Car allowance
  • a performance-driven incentive scheme.
  • A generous pension scheme, death-in-service cover, and a wide range of wellbeing benefits.
  • A supportive, international work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and career development.
  • Long-term career opportunities with the backing of a respected global brand and a strong UK team.

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.

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