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:

• 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

What’s On Offer

• Freedom to base the branch anywhere in the UK

• Ability to build your own office and team

• Full backing from a well-established logistics business

• No personal financial investment or start-up costs

• Competitive salary + negotiable package

• Options for equity / share participation based on performance

• 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