Job Description

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with a passion for leadership and growth? Ready to take the next step toward directorship? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding logistics company based in Belfast - a business recognised as one of Northern Ireland's leading providers of international ocean freight services.

Our client is now seeking a Senior Freight Forwarding Manager / General Manager to take the lead in managing daily operations, driving performance, and playing a central role in shaping the company's future. This is a key leadership position with a clear path to directorship for the right candidate.

As Senior Freight Forwarding Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across import/export functions while maintaining outstanding customer service delivery. You'll oversee team performance, enforce compliance standards, and contribute directly to strategic business growth.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your expertise will be valued, your leadership trusted, and your ambition rewarded.

Duties

Lead, manage and support the Import/Export team to ensure smooth operations

Maintain and implement company policies and compliance standards

Monitor KPIs and generate regular management reports

Deliver a consistently excellent customer experience

Provide guidance to team members, encouraging development and collaboration

Identify opportunities for process improvements and business expansion

Criteria

Minimum 5 year's experience in deep sea ocean freight forwarding (import/export)

Strong knowledge of the NI / UK freight forwarding and logistics market

Proven leadership and team management skills

Excellent decision-making, planning, and negotiation abilities

Confident communicator with a positive, hands-on approach

Customs knowledge is desirable but not essential

Benefits

Opportunity to progress to directorship

Join a growing, reputable freight company with a strong international presence

Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution directly shapes the business

Enjoy private health care, pension scheme, and a competitive salary based on experience

Salary for the role is negotiable and commensurate with experience and is negotiable

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.