Head Of UK Freight Forwarding

UK Freight Forwarding / Business Unit Manager Multi-Modal Freight Forwarding Operation Manchester Area (flexible location) £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven and entrepreneurial Head of Freight Forwarding / Business Unit Manager to establish and grow a brand-new UK freight forwarding business unit. This is a genuine blank-sheet opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional who wants to build and grow a business, rather than simply manage an existing operation. The successful candidate will take responsibility for developing the UK operation across sea, road, air freight and customs, building a team, developing new business and taking ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall P&L. With established international operations across Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and the USA, the successful candidate will have the backing, infrastructure and international network of an established logistics business, while having the autonomy to shape and develop the UK operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is switched on, commercially minded and capable of thinking for themselves, bringing their own industry knowledge, customer relationships and ideas to create a successful and sustainable UK business. The Benefits; - £60,000 - £80,000 salary, flexible dependent on experience - Performance-related bonus / high earning potential - Genuine opportunity to build and lead a new UK business unit - Significant autonomy and commercial responsibility - Backing of an established international logistics business - Access to established international customers, partners and infrastructure - Opportunity to recruit and build your own team - Direct responsibility for the growth and profitability of the UK operation - Excellent long-term career progression opportunities - Flexible UK location - Liverpool, Manchester, Midlands or Greater London The Candidate; - Proven experience within the freight forwarding / international logistics sector - Experience across multiple freight modes, ideally including sea, ocean, road and air freight - Strong understanding of customs and international freight processes - Previous experience managing and developing a team - Proven business development and new business generation experience - Strong commercial awareness with experience managing P&L and budgets - Confident building relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and international partners - An established network of customers and contacts would be highly advantageous - Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build something from the ground up - Commercially driven with a focus on sustainable, profitable growth - Confident decision maker who can operate autonomously - Strong leadership and people development skills - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Duties and Responsibilities; - Establish and develop the new UK freight forwarding business unit - Create and implement the UK commercial and growth strategy - Develop new business across sea, ocean, road, air freight and customs - Bring existing industry knowledge, relationships and customer opportunities into the new operation - Identify, target and secure new customers across the UK market - Build and develop a high-performing freight forwarding team - Recruit, manage, coach and develop employees as the business grows - Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the UK business unit - Manage budgets, forecasting and overall P&L performance - Develop and maintain strong customer, supplier, agent and international partner relationships - Work closely with the wider international operation to maximise global opportunities - Develop processes and systems to support the growth of the UK operation - Identify new revenue streams and commercial opportunities - Negotiate commercial agreements and secure profitable business - Monitor performance against agreed budgets, revenue and profitability targets - Provide regular commercial and operational reporting to senior management - Build a sustainable and scalable UK freight forwarding operation If you have Director / Senior Management Experience within Freight Forwarding and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Business Development Manager - Vehicle Auctions Regional - South Of England £40,000 - £50,000 (OTE - £80,000 - £100,000) + Company Car We are seeking a driven, proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help grow our established Car, Commercial and HGV auctions. This is a hunter-style sales role focused on securing new business, developing existing relationships and generating new vehicle consignments across the fleet, finance and retail sectors. You will build long-term relationships with fleet operators, finance companies, dealerships and other industry partners, actively identify new opportunities and secure vehicles for auction. You'll also play a key role in promoting our auctions to both sellers and buyers, helping to grow auction volumes and strengthen client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional who is confident generating new business, building a strong network and working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Then Benefits; - £40,000 - £50,000 basic salary, dependent on experience - Uncapped commission - £80,000 - £100,000+ earning potential, including salary, commission and company car - Company car - Tailored training and development - 20 days' holiday - Life insurance cover - Excellent career progression opportunities - The opportunity to join an established and growing auction business The Candidate; - Previous experience within the vehicle, fleet auction / buying industry - Established network within the fleet, finance, automotive or retail sectors preferred - Proven experience in business development and new business generation - Experience growing new business and managing client accounts - Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills - Commercially driven with a genuine hunter mentality - Comfortable working to targets and delivering results - Professional and confident brand ambassador - IT competent - Full UK driving licence Duties and Responsibilities; - Develop new business across the fleet, finance, automotive and retail sectors - Identify and secure new vehicle consignments for Car, Commercial and HGV auctions - Build and maintain strong relationships with fleet operators, finance companies, dealerships and retailers - Proactively prospect for new clients through telephone, email, networking and face-to-face meetings - Manage and grow existing client accounts, maximising auction volumes and revenue - Promote auction services and increase vendor participation - Identify opportunities to increase vehicle volumes and develop new revenue streams - Negotiate commercial terms and secure new business - Maintain accurate CRM records and regularly report on sales activity and performance - Work closely with internal auction, operations and sales teams to ensure a seamless client experience - Represent the business professionally at industry events, meetings and networking opportunities - Consistently achieve agreed sales, revenue and consignment targets - Develop a strong understanding of the vehicle remarketing and auction market to identify new opportunities If you have Sales experience within a auction background and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Business Development Manager Maritime, Logistics & Bulk Materials Sector Barrow Upon Humber, Humberside £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + £4,500 Car Allowance & Bonus Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a leading bulk terminal operation in New Holland, Humberside. This role offers the chance to drive commercial growth across a diverse portfolio of bulk handling, logistics and terminal services, whilst developing strong relationships with customers across multiple industrial sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities, whilst managing and growing existing customer accounts. Working closely with operational, finance and senior leadership teams, they will help deliver sustainable revenue growth and support wider business objectives. This position would suit a commercially focused business development professional with significant B2B sales experience, strong knowledge of the local market and a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at mid to senior management level. Key Benefits; - Salary £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) - £4,500 Car Allowance - 15% Annual Bonus - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy & sell) - 10% employer pension contribution - Hybrid working arrangement with one day per week working from home. - Healthcare cash plan - Critical illness cover - Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support - Salary sacrifice car scheme - Cycle2Work scheme - Life assurance - Travel insurance included The Candidate; - Significant experience in B2B business development and sales. - A proven track record of identifying, developing and winning new business opportunities. - Experience managing relationships with customers at mid to senior management level. - Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills. - Knowledge of bulk products, logistics, supply chain, ports, shipping, aggregates, agriculture, steel, breakbulk or related industrial sectors would be highly advantageous. - Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities. - Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines effectively. - A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. - A full UK driving licence. Duties and Responsibilities; - Identify, develop and convert profitable new business opportunities across bulk products and associated logistics services. - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers to support long-term growth. - Develop strategic customer accounts and maximise commercial opportunities. - Negotiate pricing, contracts and service agreements in line with commercial objectives. - Manage and maintain an active sales pipeline through CRM systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting. - Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure customer expectations and service delivery standards are achieved. - Support the achievement of revenue, margin and volume targets. - Monitor market trends, competitor activity and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks. - Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events, exhibitions and networking opportunities. - Promote a strong culture of health, safety and environmental compliance when engaging with customers and visiting operational sites. If you have Sales experience within the port or bulk sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Health & Safety Manager Logistics, Shipping & Marine Sector Hull, Humberside £45,000 - £55,000 (Flexible Depending on Experience) A leading multi-site logistics operation is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental performance across three North West locations. This senior role is central to ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations, while embedding a strong safety culture and supporting ongoing business growth. The EHS Manager will report to the senior operational leadership team and will be responsible for delivering all EHS operational requirements across multiple sites. The role supports the wider Operations function in the strategic delivery of centralised EHS standards across a 24/7/365 logistics environment. Key Benefits; - Salary £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays - 10% employer pension contribution - Healthcare cash plan - Critical illness cover - Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support - Salary sacrifice car scheme - Cycle2Work scheme - Life assurance - Travel insurance included The Candidate; - Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent). - Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive, solution-focused attitude - Experience working within a port, marine or logistics environment is highly desirable - Knowledge of ISO management systems and internal auditing - Ability to operate in a fast-paced, unionised operational environment - Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing operational demands. - Full UK driving licence. - Experience in project management or change management - Advanced environmental regulatory knowledge - Experience in delivering training programmes Duties and Responsibilities - Senior EHS lead responsible for delivering Health, Safety and Environmental standards across three North West logistics sites, ensuring compliance, consistency and excellence. - Acts as a visible safety role model, driving a strong safety culture and promoting continuous improvement across a 24/7/365 operational environment. - Ensures full statutory compliance, oversees audits, inspections and risk assessments, and leads investigations into incidents, hazards and near misses. - Builds effective relationships with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, regulators, external partners and labour providers. - Delivers clear EHS communication including safety campaigns, toolbox talks, briefings and management reporting. - Provides leadership and development to a Senior EHS Advisor and an EHS Coordinator, supporting capability building across operational teams. - Contributes to business planning, change programmes and operational improvement initiatives, ensuring timely follow-up on corrective actions. - Supports EHS budget planning, cost control and investment appraisals to ensure value for money. - Works flexibly across diverse operational environments, including quayside, vessels, conveyors and high-risk areas where PPE and safe systems of work are essential. If you have H&S Management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG