Sea Freight Team Lead
Freight Appointments · Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein ·
Sea Freight Team Lead (Top 15 Freight Forwarder) Are you an Ocean Freight Team Lead looking to drive the expansion of a Top 15 global Freight Forwarder that is investing heavily in its sea freight operations? Do you have a hands-on mentality and the ambition to position yourself as the second-in-command to the Team Lead, playing a direct role in driving local branch growth while actively building and shaping your own team?
This is a strategic appointment for a professional who thrives in a high-impact environment. Operating with a flat hierarchy means decision-making is fast and effective, leaving behind corporate politics so you can focus on real leadership, operational excellence, and expanding the branch's footprint.
The position is designed for growth-oriented individuals, offering structured support to ensure a smooth transition into high-level leadership responsibilities. What the Company Offers You: Financial Package: Competitive salary up to €72,000 gross per annum (depending on experience).
Leadership & Influence: Direct responsibility as team lead, with the unique opportunity to recruit, mentor, and build your own team. Strategic Impact: A central role focused on operational branch growth and optimizing sea freight import processes.
Flexibility: Hybrid working options with 2 day of home office per week. Corporate Culture: A pragmatic, "more doing, less politics" environment with open-door access to senior management. Additional Incentives: A comprehensive package of commercial benefits and corporate perks.
The role is open to senior or above levels of experience, with a salary range of €60,000 - €70,000. If this sounds of interest, please apply to be considered. You can also email me at tom.p@freightappointments.com or message me (Thomas Pullicino) on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about it further.
Don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV at this stage, just reach out and we'll explore if it's a good match for you.