Station Manager

Altius Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Altius Recruitment is seeking a Station/Branch Manager to launch and lead a new Chicago freight forwarding operation. The role focuses on commercial growth, profitability, and team development, building a strong local presence.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in freight forwarding, with a proven track record in business development and sales, and strong leadership to recruit and guide a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in freight forwarding with management experience.
• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Strong leadership and ability to build a team.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage the Chicago freight forwarding station.
• Drive new business, revenue, and profitability.
• Develop relationships with customers, carriers, agents, and overseas partners.
• Oversee air and ocean freight forwarding operations.
• Manage P&L, budgets, KPIs, and overall branch performance.
• Recruit and develop the local team.
• Ensure excellent customer service, compliance, and operational standards.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Business development

P&L management

Leadership

Customer relationships

Job description

A leading global logistics company is opening a new freight forwarding operation in Chicago and is seeking an experienced Station / Branch Manager to lead the launch and build the business.

The role will have responsibility for commercial growth, operations, profitability, and team development, with a strong focus on developing new customers and establishing a strong presence in the Chicago market.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and manage the Chicago freight forwarding station.


• Drive new business, revenue, and profitability.


• Develop relationships with customers, carriers, agents, and overseas partners.


• Oversee air and ocean freight forwarding operations.


• Manage P&L, budgets, KPIs, and overall branch performance.


• Recruit and develop the local team.


• Ensure excellent customer service, compliance, and operational standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years' experience in freight forwarding, ideally with management responsibility.


• Proven track record in business development and sales.


• Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight.


• Experience managing a branch P&L.


• Established customer and industry network in Chicago / Midwest highly desirable.


• Entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and hands-on.


• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.

A fantastic opportunity to build a new freight forwarding operation from the ground up, with significant scope for growth and progression.