Commercial Freight Operations Director

2 weeks ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Green & Wolvin Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are excited to announce a Commercial Freight Operations Director position in our Leicestershire office.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in freight forwarding, with expertise in managing complex logistics operations and developing strategic partnerships.

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • 32 days annual leave
  • Branch bonus and shares package linked to revenue growth
  • Car allowance
  • Comprehensive company benefits account
  • Private family healthcare

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the commercial operations team to achieve revenue and margin growth targets.
  2. Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
  3. Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years' experience in commercial or sales freight forwarding in either air, sea, or road freight forwarding.
  • Experience of managing highly successful teams of business development executives and operational teams across freight forwarding, customs, commercial development experience.
  • History of leading and managing freight operations involving pricing, quotation, and planning customer deliveries across road, air & sea freight.
  • Excellent customer service experience.
  • Proven history of developing freight forwarding commercial accounts.


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