Logistics Branch Manager

CS Recruiting; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Branch Manager in Chattanooga, TN to oversee all sales and operations. The successful candidate will lead a team, strategize for growth, and manage client relationships.

Ideal applicants will have over 6 years of Freight Brokerage Sales experience and 2 years in management, along with strong negotiation skills and a collaborative spirit. A competitive salary is offered for this full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of prior Freight Brokerage Sales and Operations experience.
• 2+ years of Sales Management experience.
• Understanding of Truckload, LTL, Intermodal & Specialized transportation modes.

Responsibilities

• Develop & manage all sales and operations for the branch.
• Create profitable growth revenue with current accounts.
• Train, coach and mentor employees.

Skills

Strong Selling Skills

Strong Negotiation Ability

Computer literate (Microsoft Suite)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

College Degree

Job description

Our client is a family-owned Logistics company with a team of dedicated professionals who have a vast range of expertise & knowledge of the transportation industry. Founded in 2020, they are strategically located in Central Florida where many different warehousing solutions exist to further facilitate a logistical advantage. Their growing network of vetted carriers and business partners collaborate with them to meet all your end-to-end logistic planning needs across their ever-expanding footprint in North America, Canada & Mexico and you’ll work with one point of contact to track your shipment from start to finish across all modes. Their unmatched customer service guarantees that your relationship with our client is a lasting one.

Branch Manager

Job Type : Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Senior Vice President.
• Develop & manage all sales and operations, including market competitiveness, pricing, and channel growth strategies for the branch.
• Create profitable growth revenue with current accounts, while soliciting new sources of revenue and profit.
• Develop & grow the inside sales, account management, and carrier sales teams.
• Hiring & firing responsibilities.
• Train, coach and mentor employees within a collaborative environment.
• Establish and manage carrier relations and development activities that support the execution of strategies and action plans to enable the profitable growth of the business unit.
• Work in coordination with other company resources to develop the strategic and tactical direction for the business unit and establish management processes.

Experience

• College Degree preferred
• 6+ years of prior Freight Brokerage Sales and Operations experience
• 2+ years of Sales Management experience
• Understanding of the following modes of transportation: Truckload, LTL, Intermodal & Specialized.
• Strong Selling Skills
• Strong Negotiation Ability (Carrier, Customer, Margin Integrity)
• Ability to develop and execute business plan strategies
• Computer literate (Microsoft Suite: Power Point, Word, Excel)
• Prior P&L responsibility.
• Should be considered collaborative & results driven with excellent conflict resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication

This position offers a competitive base salary.