Arbetsbeskrivning

We offer a dynamic position, where you will be able to develop yourself on a personal as well as professional level. You will play a key role in leading the development of the branch and its service offer to our customers – together with a great team.  

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with roots in Gothenburg. We are among the top companies in our field, customer focused and working in an international environment with great team spirit. Our goal is to be the best workplace for our employees, where everyone could grow and develop. Equality and diversity are key factors in our success - we are proud to have a gender-balanced management team and 50% female managers.

About the position

As Branch Manager, you will work with our most important assets – our employees and our customers – to make sure they have best possible conditions. Your mission is to drive the development of our business and operations in your branch, together with your team. You are overall responsible for the branch, including staff, work environment, operational business, financial results, and customer satisfaction.

You will be responsible for both ocean and air freight forwarding managed from our Gothenburg office, and four operations managers will be reporting directly to you. You will have a large network, both within GEODIS and with external contacts. You will report to Managing Director and be part of the Tactical Management Team.

The Branch Manager’s key responsibilities includes:

• Overall responsible for the branch and the operational business.
• Inspire and develop your employees and the branch.
• Develop and maintain good customer and supplier relations.
• Manage financial business result, budget, turnover and KPIs.
• Profit and loss responsibility.
• Implement and align company processes, policies, and routines.
• Responsible for regular branch meetings and communication/information.
• Work in close collaboration with other branches and internal functions.
• Acting as a GEODIS ambassador.

This is a permanent position, starting on agreement. National travels, mainly in the Gothenburg area, will be required frequently. GEODIS offers the opportunity of hybrid work in line with our remote work policy, weekly breakfast together, lunch subsidy, a great atmosphere, and much more. Be a part of our great GEODIS team!

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a leader who acts as an ambassador, with passion for people, customers relations and business. Your leadership promotes team spirit, collaboration, and commitment. You involve your employees in defining clear goals and expectations and follow up regularly. Business acumen and customer focus are key drivers in your daily work. You enjoy a dynamic environment and have a flexible mindset to find the best solutions. You have a high drive to reach your own and your teams’ results, taking initiatives to discover new ways and possibilities forward.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you have:

• A post-secondary education within relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Several years' experience from freight forwarding and extensive knowledge about the logistics industry.
• Several years' experience from a leadership position with staff responsibility.
• It is a merit with experience of working with sales and customer development, preferably in the logistics industry.
• International experience is a merit.

Other requirements necessary for the role:

• Knowledge of financial aspects from a business perspective – KPIs, budget etc.
• Professional communication skills in English and Swedish.

We are looking for you who want to work according to our values: Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Solidarity and Passion.

Application

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Managing Director Jesper Axell at [email protected].

Last application date is 2025-06-29 We are reviewing incoming applications continuously, so please do not wait to submit your application. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

GEODIS has collective agreements and a close collaboration with Unionen, contact Tommy Sidén: tel +46 10 16 31828.