Branch Director

Orion Solutions Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A logistics provider seeks a Branch Director in Chicago to lead the launch and growth of a new location. You will drive revenue and market expansion while developing strategic sales plans. Key responsibilities include managing customer relationships, building a sales team, and collaborating with operations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in freight brokerage sales and operations, with strong leadership skills. The role offers a base salary of $140,000 – $170,000+, performance incentives, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in freight brokerage sales and operations.
• Proven track record of new business development and account growth.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and growth of the Chicago branch.
• Develop strategic sales plans and identify new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Freight brokerage sales experience

Business development

Sales team leadership

CRM and pipeline management

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field

Job description

Orion Solutions Group has partnered with a family‑owned, asset‑based logistics provider seeking a Branch Director to lead the launch and growth of its new Chicago location. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this individual will play a key role in expanding market presence, driving revenue growth, and building a high‑performing team. The organization offers a full suite of transportation services including truckload, flatbed/specialized, and expedited freight, and is known for its strong leadership and relationship‑driven approach.

What’s Great About This Opportunity

• Opportunity to launch and build a new branch from the ground up
• Direct visibility with executive leadership
• Family‑owned, asset‑based logistics provider with strong operational backing
• High‑impact leadership role with significant growth potential
• Base Salary, $140,000 – $170,000+
• Performance‑based incentives tied to personal and team growth
• Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation, and 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and growth of the Chicago branch, driving revenue and market expansion
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue, growth, and market share goals
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and relationship building
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships by delivering customized freight and logistics solutions
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to ensure service excellence and successful execution
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high‑performing sales team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
• Utilize CRM tools and market data to manage pipeline, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Cross‑sell multiple transportation modes and value‑added logistics solutions
• Monitor branch performance, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in freight brokerage sales, operations, and leadership
• Experience with Truckload, LTL, Refrigerated, and Flatbed services
• Proven track record of new business development and account growth
• Experience building and leading sales teams
• Strong CRM and pipeline management experience
• Experience presenting to customers in‑person, virtually, and via phone

Preferred Experience

• P&L management experience
• Experience cross‑selling multiple logistics modes
• Experience launching, scaling, or turning around a branch or operation
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or related field preferred