Manager I, Brokerage

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity/Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Dallas, Texas, seeks a Manager I, Brokerage to lead a high‑performing team focused on transportation brokerage growth and profitability.

The role partners with leadership to shape strategy, budgets, and KPIs, while developing talent and ensuring exceptional client experiences across the brokerage desk in a fast‑paced logistics environment. Candidates should bring strong analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of finance and accounting practices.
• Ability to motivate, guide and develop teams.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Ability to set challenging goals aligned with business strategies.
• Ability to form, develop, and manage effective teams.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong client and vendor relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute growth‑focused activities to realize market potential.
• Strategize customer base and market trends to set desk‑level goals.
• Help develop team strategy through KPIs and budget considerations.
• Manage risk and maintain financial integrity in all business matters.
• Lead talent identification, development, performance, and management efforts.
• Promote customer success by ensuring excellent experiences and identifying inefficiencies.
• Prepare data for monthly/quarterly reviews with stakeholders.
• Support strategy to meet freight volume goals and compliance.
• Monitor equipment utilization and adherence to guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Budgeting & financial analysis

KPIs & performance metrics

Risk management

Client/vendor relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Job description

Job Title

Manager I, Brokerage (Open)

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Texas

City

Dallas

Full/Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under general direction, this position oversees a team responsible for transportation brokerage activities. The incumbent will support objectives by advancing growth targets and profitability, leading talent management, and cultivating a best-in-class experience. This position will participate the strategy, metrics, and budget processes with leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the growth focused activities as directed by management to realize and capture market potential.
• Strategize customer base and market trends to establish desk-level goals for the team.
• Assist in the development of the team strategy through providing input on key performance indicators (KPIs) and budget considerations to meet and exceed branch and business unit goals for profitability.
• Manage risk and maintain financial integrity in all business matters.
• Lead talent identification, development, performance, and overall management efforts to promote customer and operational success.
• Promote customer success by ensuring that an excellent experience is provided and personnel are proactively identifying inefficiencies to increase stakeholder satisfaction and operational efficiency; provide desk coverage to support business continuity when primary representative is absent.
• Compile data and support monthly and/or quarterly business reviews with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal experience and profitable growth.
• Participate in strategy processes to ensure freight volume meets or exceeds goals and volume commitments by maintaining award compliance, identifying growth opportunities, creating plans for forecasted needs, and resolving any deviation to increase stakeholder satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Monitor trailing equipment for proper utilization and adherence to guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years in Transportation/Logistics and/or military equivalent or suitable combination of education, experience, and training.

• Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Ability to develop and track challenging goals that support business strategies.
• Ability to form, develop, and manage effective teams.
• Ability to utilize assigned resources and leverage resources (individuals or teams) to achieve or exceed planned outcomes.
• Ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Knowledge and ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Ability to apply organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, or related field with 2 years of experience in transportation/logistics and/or military equivalent

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

• Bachelors: Logistics Management
• Bachelors: Supply Chain Management
• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

Transportation/Logistics Certifications:

Job Opening ID

00637246

Job Description Statement

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

Company Highlights

Fortune 500 experience. Career advancement. Nationwide relocation possibilities. Headquartered in Northwest Arkansas, J.B. Hunt is a dominant force in transportation and logistics, offering exciting career opportunities both at corporate and at field locations across the country. There are a variety of job types that support our business, so no matter your passion, J.B. Hunt is the place to jumpstart your career.

Why J.B. Hunt?

J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics company for one simple reason – our people. The career possibilities and benefits of working at J.B. Hunt are endless. From competitive salary and benefits packages, to defined career paths and growth opportunities, we take care of our people and take great pride in our efforts to build and sustain an inclusive workplace for all employees.

What are we looking for?

J.B. Hunt welcomes high-energy, forward-thinking people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join our team. We offer full-time, entry level, professional and management opportunities across all departments. Whether you are fresh out of school or bring years of industry experience, a role at J.B. Hunt could take your career to the next level. J.B. Hunt is proud to serve individuals of all abilities.