Senior Freight Forwarding Manager

Posted 14 November 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationCounty Antrim
Job type Permanent
Discipline Freight & Logistics
ReferenceBBBH418379_1763137031

Job description

Are you an experienced freight forwarding professional with a passion for leadership and growth?

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.