Freight Forwarding Team Manager

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time
Sea Freight Team Leader

Our client, a leading freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Team Leader to join their Manchester office in Altrincham. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a small team of Sea freight operators, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead and manage a team of Sea freight operators, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and professional development.
  2. Collaborate with the sales, customer relationship, and digital marketing teams to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand our client base.
  3. Work closely with the sales team on commercial needs, including pricing, contracts, and negotiation.
  4. Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior management.
  5. Analyse departmental performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Person Specification:
  • A high level of experience in ocean freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of customs procedures and regulations.
  • Proven experience in managing a sea freight forwarding team, with excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify and capitalise on business opportunities.
  • Sound knowledge of freight forwarding software and systems.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with the capability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

  • Annual leave: 31 days.
  • Volunteer Day: Additional 1 day per year paid to give back to the local community.
  • HSF: Health cash plan service that the company contributes to.
  • Fresh fruit delivered weekly to all offices.
  • Paid sick leave, after probation.
  • EAP Program.
  • Long service financial rewards.


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