Brokerage Branch Manager - Overland Park, United States - CS Recruiting

Description

Our client opened their doors in 1997 with the goal of providing shippers and carriers with a world-class logistics experience.

For over two decades, our client has continuously developed innovative ways to combine the personal attention provided by a smaller brokerage, with the versatility and capacity of a large-scale freight management organization.

Our client continues to build on the foundation laid more than 25 years ago, offering trusted freight services and innovative solutions, backed by the industry's most dynamic team.

Brokerage Branch Manager

The Brokerage Branch Manager is responsible for the development, and management of all branch strategy and operations, including business development, carrier, and customer management, and to channel growth strategies for the Branch.

This position will develop operational and internal plans to drive achievement of financial goals and objectives and meet customer and carrier expectations; identify and access internal, external transportation demands, and forecasting requirements.

Also, this position, will work in partnership with the leadership and management team as they support the overall productivity and cost-effectiveness of the branch, ensuring permanent business growth.

Job Type:
Full-time


Responsibilities:

Lead, coach, enforce, and empower your branch personnel to perform and achieve Branch strategic growth and financial goals, while adhering to the overall direction of growth as directed by the Company's growth strategy.

Direct and lead the Branch which involves the ability to guide and motivate the team so that the objectives of the organization are achieved and that an enduring and satisfying relationship exists between the employees and the organization.

The art of direction is to get sales objectives done through the team.
Communicate pending work and/or unresolved problems to the correct personnel. Prioritize and delegate work tasks among relevant team members.
Support/prepare business plans with Management as necessary.

Maintain and relay current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and best Logistics/Supply Chain practices; evaluate business operations and technology, processes, and/or technology.

Collaborate with the Customer and Carrier Sales team on activities that support the execution of strategies and action plans to enable the profitable growth of the business.

Create and solicit new sources of revenue growth as an individual contributor while developing and growing branch personnel and, if desired, an inside sales team.

Set the strategic direction for business sales and operations.

Manage and review actionable analysis of financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc.) in order to assist in managing branch operations and determine efficient improvements.

The key metric for measuring financial performance is a return on capital (ROC). You will be driving metrics for your branch. Internalizing the metric drivers and how to achieve them will determine success.
Assist department leads with the identification, analysis, and formulation of improvement strategies for employees when poor performance is noticed.
Attend all management meetings and hold team meetings when necessary.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field preferred.
4-5 years' experience in a management role.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Well-developed presentation skills.
A demonstrable capacity to think "outside the box" and communicate and motivate employees on programs and new ideas.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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