Dedicated Transport Department Manager

From 2.000 - 2.500 € / mon.

Starling Logistics is looking for a person to build and develop our dedicated transport department, independently generate freight volumes in the Western European market, and ensure the department’s profitability.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the dynamics of the transport market, knows how to work with freight exchanges, can source loads independently, and is capable of achieving individual results while coordinating a team’s work.

Your responsibilities

Build and develop the dedicated transport department, establish operating principles, and drive its growth.
Organise freight flows for our own fleet across Western Europe while actively developing the freight forwarding business.
Source loads independently, maximise vehicle utilisation, and identify profitable business opportunities.
Work actively with freight exchanges, analysing available loads, rates, and market trends.
Develop relationships with clients and carriers, negotiate transport terms, and build long-term business partnerships.
Monitor seasonality in the Western European transport market, changes in freight flows, and the specifics of different routes.
Lead two transport managers, coordinate their work, set priorities, and drive team performance.
Monitor departmental KPIs, manage profitability, and implement measures to improve results.

What we excpect from you

Experience in international transport or freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of the Western European market.
Understanding of different Western European routes, seasonality, freight flows, and market rate fluctuations.
Ability to attract new carriers, establish business relationships, and develop long-term partnerships.
In-depth knowledge of freight exchanges and the ability to source loads independently and negotiate transport rates and terms.
Strong commercial awareness, a focus on profitability, and accountability for results.
Financial literacy and knowledge of basic accounting principles, including the ability to assess costs and profitability.
Ability to organise team activities, set priorities, and make independent decisions.

What we offer

A fixed monthly salary of €2,000–€2,500 net, plus performance-based bonuses.
The opportunity to build and develop a transport department from the ground up and directly influence its results.
Ability to attract new carriers, establish business relationships, and develop long-term partnerships.
The opportunity to drive both individual and team performance in the international logistics market.
Management support in day-to-day operations and a friendly team.
A modern working environment.
Additional health insurance.
Company events and celebrations.

If you know the Western European transport market, can source loads independently, build new business partnerships, and want to develop a profitable team, we invite you to join Starling Logistics!

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Donatas Krikščiūnas

CEO