Senior Operations and Sales Director

Senior Operations and Sales Director

Location: London, UK

Salary: Up to £120,000pa (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus

Are you an accomplished Director with extensive experience leading Operations, Commercial and Sales within the international logistics industry? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership capability to drive business growth, operational excellence and commercial success?

This executive opportunity offers the chance to lead a significant UK operation within a globally recognised organisation.

Package Benefits:

• Salary up to £120,000 per annum
• Car Allowance (Negotiable)
• Annual Bonus and Performance Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 banks
• Enhanced Pension Structure
• Private Medial, Dental Health Care Plan
• International Travel Opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Extended Executive Benefits Package
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for a large UK business operating within the international logistics and supply chain industry.
• Drive commercial growth, operational performance, and profitability across all business functions.
• Lead and develop senior management teams across Operations, Sales, Commercial, Customer Service, and Shared Services.
• Deliver business objectives through effective leadership, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Develop and implement long-term business strategies to support continued growth and market expansion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and maximise revenue through commercial excellence.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Lead organisational change and business transformation initiatives where required.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Represent the business at senior customer meetings, commercial negotiations, and industry events.

Requirements:

• Previous Director or Senior Director experience within logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, or supply chain is essential.
• Proven leadership across Operations, Sales, Commercial, and Customer Service.
• Strong commercial and strategic leadership with a track record of driving business growth and profitability.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional teams within a complex international logistics environment.
• Strong financial management skills, including P&L responsibility and budget ownership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of international logistics and supply chain operations.
• Container shipping or ocean freight experience would be highly advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy