Logistics & Freight Forwarding Director – Start-Up Opportunity
Location: Rainham, Essex (with occasional travel to Romford)
Position Type: Full-Time | Leadership / Business Development / Start-Up
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 per year (DOE) + Bonus Scheme
Schedule: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Flexibility
Reference ID: AW Logistics
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025
Launch Something Big — From the Ground Up
We’re a 100-year-old privately owned group with a long track record of building successful businesses. Now, we’re launching a freight forwarding, storage, and logistics venture — and we’re searching for a driven, entrepreneurial leader to make it happen.
Operating from a 40,000 sq ft warehouse in Rainham, Essex — with quick access to the A13, London, and Thames Freeport — this is a unique opportunity to turn a blank canvas into a thriving logistics operation backed by a strong ownership team.
The Role:
This isn’t a role with a fixed playbook — it’s an opportunity to shape and build something real. You’ll:
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Define and implement the logistics and freight forwarding strategy
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Monetize warehouse space via storage and fulfilment operations
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Drive customer acquisition through personal contacts and lead generation
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Explore acquisition opportunities to scale quickly through M&A
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Create a profitable, scalable logistics business with long-term growth potential
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Report directly to ownership and enjoy a high degree of autonomy
What You Bring:
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10+ years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, or related sectors
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Proven track record in growing or building a business
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Commercial mindset, hands-on approach, and problem-solving ability
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Energy, confidence, and entrepreneurial drive to take ownership from day one
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a new venture backed by a proven, asset-rich group
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Operate from a prime Rainham location with strategic access to road, rail, and port links
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No red tape — just support, resources, and the freedom to deliver results
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Competitive salary, plus bonus and incentives tied to milestones
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Tools provided: phone, laptop, and paid business mileage
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Flexibility to work from home 1–2 days/week in early phases
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