Branch Manager - MUC/NUE (m/f/d)
Branch Manager - Air & Ocean Freight (m/f/d)
📍 Location: Munich, Germany
👥 Team Size: 20 FTEs
🏢 Client: Leading Global Freight Forwarding Company
The Opportunity
A prominent international freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead its Munich office. This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for branch performance, team management, and commercial development across air and ocean freight services.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Munich branch, managing a team of approximately 20 full-time employees
- Drive commercial performance through strategic business development and client retention
- Ensure operational excellence across air and ocean freight services
- Lead, mentor, and develop staff to foster a high-performing and collaborative culture
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, and KPIs to ensure profitability
- Represent the branch in regional and global meetings, contributing to broader company strategy
Candidate Profile
- Proven leadership experience in the freight forwarding industry, with a focus on air and ocean freight
- Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering business growth
- Experience managing teams and branch-level operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent in German and English
- Based in or willing to relocate to the Munich area
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
- Company car or mobility package
- Leadership role within a globally respected logistics provider
- Opportunities for career progression within an international network
- Supportive and dynamic working environment
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