Position: European Operations Manager - Freight Forwarding
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (Negotiable) + Branch Bonus & Incentives + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Are you a logistics mastermind with a passion for keeping Europe moving? Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of freight forwarding, balancing operations, customer relations, and commercial growth like a true industry pro? If so, we've got just the role for you!
We're a global, award-winning freight forwarding powerhouse, and we need a dynamic European Operations Manager to take the reins at our Nottingham branch. If you know your way around European road freight like the back of your hand and can lead a team with confidence and charisma, we want to hear from you!
Your mission:
1. Operations Guru: Oversee the full freight forwarding cycle, from quoting to implementation and process management, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
2. Sales & Growth Partner: Support the MD with retaining key clients, helping the new biz team win accounts, and adding commercial value.
3. Customer Champion: Be the go-to person for "House Accounts," keeping clients happy and resolving queries like a pro.
4. Team Leader Extraordinaire: Manage, mentor, and motivate a team, guiding them through change with professionalism and adaptability.
5. Efficiency Expert: Identify weaknesses, improve processes, and ensure we're always at the top of our game.
6. Service Superhero: Maintain the highest service standards and continuously seek ways to elevate performance.
What you bring to the table:
1. 5+ years' experience in European road freight operations - you know your customs docs, import/export procedures, and logistics inside out.
2. Leadership & communication skills - you can inspire, guide, and rally your team like a true leader.
3. Strategic mindset - always thinking ahead, solving problems, and making things better.
4. A drive to succeed - self-motivated, committed, and always looking to grow.
What's in it for you?
1. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable)
2. Branch bonus & incentive scheme - because your success should be rewarded!
3. 25 days holiday + bank holidays - plenty of time to recharge.
4. The chance to make a real impact at a thriving, award-winning global logistics leader.
Ready to steer this ship to success? Apply now and let's talk logistics! #J-18808-Ljbffr