Branch Manager Dublin

Job Req Number: 104149
Time Type: Full Time

At DSV were building the worlds leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity and were looking for new talent to join us.

Role:Air & Sea Branch Manager
Location: Dublin
Hours:Monday to Friday 09:0017:30

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Air & Sea Branch Manager to lead our Dublin branch. This is a key leadership role with full responsibility for daily operations financial performance customer engagement compliance and people management across our Air & Sea product. You will drive operational excellence support growth ambitions and ensure the branch consistently delivers best-in-class service to our customers and partners.

What will you be doing

• Hold full accountability for branch P&L cost control and revenue growth.
• Oversee all Air & Sea operational activities ensuring service excellence and compliance with global product standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers co-loaders service providers and internal product teams.
• Lead the achievement of departmental KPIs: On-Time Performance File Quality Gross Profit Job Closure Discipline and Days to Invoice.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to support short- mid- and long-term growth.
• Manage financial performance including budgeting forecasting and monthly reporting.
• Conduct performance reviews develop team capabilities and ensure effective workforce planning.
• Support commercial activities including RFQ input pricing and operational insights for Sales and Key Account Management.
• Collaborate with Global Air & Sea Product teams to enhance service offerings and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with Compliance QSHE Quality and H&S teams to maintain all regulatory audit and security standards.
• Ensure readiness and compliance for ISO AEO GDP DG security and customs audits.
• Act as escalation point for key accounts ensuring timely resolution of service issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
• Engage with strategic customers to strengthen partnerships and identify future needs.

About You

• Significant leadership experience in Air and/or Sea Freight operations.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain processes from booking to final delivery.
• In-depth knowledge of customs regulations procurement freight rate structures and trade compliance.
• Proven experience managing P&L financial KPIs and operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers carriers suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised analytical and commercially aware.
• Strong understanding of GDP DG and Air Cargo Security requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and drive accountability.

What can we offer you

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company with a team of 160000 operating in over 90 addition we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits such as:
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Employee counselling for support with physical and mental wellbeing.
• Company Pension which when a member of also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

At DSV we celebrate the diversity of our workforce and are committed to further enhancing it. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all genders ages abilities nationalities religions and sexual orientations.

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Lets grow together as we continue to innovate digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160000 colleagues in over 90 countries we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV performance is in our DNA. We dont just work we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players accountability and action. We value inclusivity embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company this is the place to be.

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