Job Description Senior Freight Forwarding Manager - Future Director Opportunity

Location: Belfast
Industry: International Ocean Freight & Logistics
Salary: Highly Competitive | Private Medical | Pension | Career Progression

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.

The Opportunity

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.

What You'll DoLead, manage and support the Import/Export team to ensure smooth operationsMaintain and implement company policies and compliance standardsMonitor KPIs and generate regular management reportsDeliver a consistently excellent customer experienceProvide guidance to team members, encouraging development and collaborationIdentify opportunities for process improvements and business expansioCriteria
Minimum 5 years' 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 essentiaWhy Join Opportunity to progress to directorshipJoin a growing, reputable freight company with a strong international presenceWork in a collaborative environment where your contribution directly shapes the businessEnjoy private healthcare, pension scheme, and a competitive salary based on experience

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

If you're a forward-thinking logistics professional ready for a senior leadership role with real growth potential, we want to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.

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