Regional Sales Director - Branch Start Up
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What you'll do
- Launching a brand-new UK branch from the ground up
- Creating and executing a commercial strategy for your chosen region
- Winning new business across air and ocean freight markets
- Managing and developing key account relationships
- Building your own team as the branch grows
- Working closely with central operations, finance, customs, and support teams
- Taking full ownership of revenue, profitability, and branch development
What they're looking for
- Strong track record in freight forwarding sales (air & ocean)
- Proven ability to win, retain and grow high-value clients
- Strategic, commercially driven mindset
- Entrepreneurial personality — someone who wants to build something
- Confidence in creating a business plan and delivering against it
- Ability to lead, influence, and hire as the branch scales
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Full description from employer
Regional Sales Director – Branch Start-Up (UK)
Location: Anywhere in the UK
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced freight forwarding professional to launch and lead a brand-new regional branch for a fast-growing, tech-enabled logistics provider.
This is a rare chance to build your own business within an established organisation — combining full entrepreneurial freedom with the backing, systems, procurement strength, and reputation of a global logistics brand.
The Role
As Regional Sales Director, you will be responsible for:
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Launching a brand-new UK branch from the ground up
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Creating and executing a commercial strategy for your chosen region
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Winning new business across air and ocean freight markets
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Managing and developing key account relationships
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Building your own team as the branch grows
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Working closely with central operations, finance, customs, and support teams
-
Taking full ownership of revenue, profitability, and branch development
What They’re Looking For
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Strong track record in freight forwarding sales (air & ocean)
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Proven ability to win, retain and grow high-value clients
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Strategic, commercially driven mindset
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Entrepreneurial personality — someone who wants to build something
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Confidence in creating a business plan and delivering against it
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Ability to lead, influence, and hire as the branch scales
What’s On Offer
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Freedom to base the branch anywhere in the UK
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Ability to build your own office and team
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Full backing from a well-established logistics business
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No personal financial investment or start-up costs
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Competitive salary + negotiable package
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Options for equity / share participation based on performance
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High level of autonomy and trust
Who This Suits
This is perfect for someone currently at Sales Manager, Branch Manager, Regional Manager or BDM level who wants:
✔ More ownership
✔ More autonomy
✔ The chance to build something under their own name
✔ A clear pathway to equity
Company
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