Branch Manager

Freight Appointments; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Atlanta is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a high-volume International Freight Forwarding branch. The role requires overseeing daily operations across Air, Ocean, and Customs Brokerage while managing P&L, budgeting, and performance metrics. Candidates should have 7-10 years in international freight forwarding, with strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to drive growth and efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in international freight forwarding or logistics, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience managing budgets and performance metrics.
• Deep knowledge of freight forwarding operations and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily branch operations across Air, Ocean, and Customs Brokerage.
• Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI performance.
• Drive business planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
• Maintain and grow key customer relationships, serving as a senior point of contact
• Partner with regional and product leadership to execute IFF strategy

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We’re seeking a Branch Manager to oversee a high-volume International Freight Forwarding (IFF) branch and drive its commercial and operational success. This role owns branch performance end to end, including P&L, growth strategy, operations, and people leadership, while ensuring alignment with regional and company-wide objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily branch operations across Air, Ocean, and Customs Brokerage
• Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI performance
• Drive business planning, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
• Maintain and grow key customer relationships, serving as a senior point of contact
• Partner with regional and product leadership to execute IFF strategy

What You Bring

• 7–10 years in international freight forwarding or logistics, with 3+ years in leadership
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Proven experience managing budgets, performance metrics, and teams
• Deep knowledge of freight forwarding operations, systems, and market dynamics
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; bilingual and international experience a plus

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Interested? Apply directly or email your resume to [e-mail]