International Freight Agency Manager (M/F)

GS Consultants, a headhunting and recruitment firm specializing in transport and logistics professions, identifies and connects strategic talents to high-stakes opportunities.

Our client is a recognized player in national and international freight forwarding. As part of its development, it is looking for its future International Freight Agency Manager (M/F) to create and manage a new agency with full autonomy in the Hauts de France region.

Your missions: Reporting to the General Management, you are responsible for the development, management, and performance of your agency. A true entrepreneur, you intervene in both commercial and operational aspects.

Commercial Development Define and implement the commercial strategy of your agency.

Develop and retain a client portfolio.

Build your activity by creating your own commercial network.

Identify new development opportunities across all transport markets.

Agency Management Participate in the opening of the agency, from searching for premises to the launch of the activity.

Ensure the profitability of your profit center.

Monitor performance indicators (budget, margin, results).

Prepare the annual budget and manage operating costs.

Management Supervise and lead the freight teams.

Support the skill development of your employees.

Guarantee efficient organization and high daily reactivity.

Operations Remain involved in the monitoring of freight files.

Guarantee quality of service and the smooth running of operations.

Ensure compliance with internal procedures and transport regulations.

Your profile: Minimum 10 years of experience in freight forwarding, transport operations, or management of a transport activity.

Strong commercial drive with the ability to develop a client portfolio from scratch.

Solid operational culture and a taste for field work.

International experience appreciated.

Good level of English.

Leadership, autonomy, sense of responsibility, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Ability to make decisions quickly and achieve performance objectives.

Information about the position: CDI – Executive status.

Remuneration: €5,000 to €5,500 gross/month + bonuses depending on profile.

Company car after 6 months of seniority.

Location: Hauts de France.

Our recruitment process: Telephone exchange with Nadège, Recruitment Officer: to get to know each other, understand your expectations, and answer your questions.

Video interview with Martin, Recruitment Consultant: to help you immerse yourself in the position and the company and discuss your background.

An interview with our client's General Management.