Road Freight Forwarding Line Manager

Location: Sindos, Greece

Join Foodlink S.A., a member of FDL Group

Foodlink S.A., one of the leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers in Greece and a member of the fast-growing FDL Group, is looking for a Road Freight Forwarding Line Manager to join our team in Sindos.

If you have experience in international road freight forwarding, enjoy developing customer relationships, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Road Freight Forwarding Line Manager, you will be responsible for driving the growth and performance of our road freight forwarding activities while ensuring excellent customer service and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the road freight forwarding business, focusing on FTL & LTL shipments.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the company's commercial growth.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, understanding their business needs and delivering value-added logistics solutions.
• Plan and coordinate international shipments, selecting the most efficient routing based on cost, transit time, service quality and cargo requirements.
• Oversee freight forwarding operations from booking through final delivery.
• Negotiate rates and commercial agreements with carriers and partners.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and business optimization.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery and high customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Freight Forwarding or Logistics company.
• Strong knowledge of international road freight operations.
• Commercial mindset with proven business development capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in both Greek and English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of French will be considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/TMS systems.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-centric approach.
• Results-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible and solution-oriented.
• High sense of ownership and accountability.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Performance-driven and supportive working environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth within a fast-growing multinational logistics group.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate team in one of Greece's leading logistics organizations.