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Logistics & Supply Chain Ref CHR-UAE-BM-2609

Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Lead UAE branch performance across operations, commercial growth, customer relationships and profitability for an international logistics business.

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LocationUAE
Working modelOn-site
Job typeFull-time

The opportunity

Chronicle is hiring a Branch Manager for an international freight-forwarding and logistics business expanding its UAE operation. The role combines branch leadership, commercial growth, operational oversight and financial accountability.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day branch operations and maintain high service standards.
  • Own branch objectives across revenue, cost, profitability and operational performance.
  • Develop business-development strategies and support customer acquisition and retention.
  • Build relationships with clients, shipping lines, airlines, transport providers, customs brokers and logistics partners.
  • Coordinate Sales, Pricing, Operations and Finance to deliver consistently for customers.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE regulations and company policies.

What we are looking for

  • Strong UAE logistics or freight-forwarding experience.
  • Proven branch, team, commercial and financial leadership experience.
  • Good knowledge of freight forwarding, transport and customs processes.
  • Strong business-development capability and UAE market network.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic is strongly preferred.

Client identity will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.

Chronicle candidate promise

Your application is reviewed in context. We assess experience, potential and the environment in which you can succeed, not keywords alone.