Overview
Position:
Manager, Intermodal Brokerage Pay Rate:
$85k to $90k per year Job Description: The Manager, Intermodal Brokerage is responsible for driving the strategy and development of Forward Air’s carrier sales and operations team. This team focuses on developing long-term partnerships with carriers and building capacity to support and service customers in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Manager will provide teams with the tools to connect with carriers and develop mutually beneficial relationships. Externally, you’ll connect with carriers to understand current market dynamics and what Forward Air can do to support their operations in the long term. This leadership position is expected to make a material impact by motivating team members, ensuring customers are serviced to expectations, and curating ideas to support Forward Air’s growth goals.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Coach & development a team of leaders, putting them in position to best support their own team
Stay current with market conditions through external resources, carrier relationships and internal performance
Motivate team in a fast paced, transactional environment
Drive strategy consistent with current market conditions, and effectively communicate market conditions and strategy with functional leadership
Connect with team to generate new ideas to promote growth in department
Drive carrier growth strategies & execute on department wide initiatives
Establish KPI’s for the team, team members and our carriers
Continually evaluate team staffing and growth needs
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years in a carrier sales and operations management role
5+ years in Intermodal and Drayage carrier sales/procurement at a 3PL
Experience managing and coaching a growing team
Understanding of and ability to create transportation KPI’s
Ability to influence others and drive positive results in short term and long-term initiatives
High energy with a strong sense of urgency
Comfortable taking risks and making decisions
Skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong leadership and coaching presence
Excellent written and verbal communication throughout organization
Skilled at cultivating positive relationships across departments
Adaptability to current business needs, which may change daily
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Position:
Manager, Intermodal Brokerage Pay Rate:
$85k to $90k per year Job Description: The Manager, Intermodal Brokerage is responsible for driving the strategy and development of Forward Air’s carrier sales and operations team. This team focuses on developing long-term partnerships with carriers and building capacity to support and service customers in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Manager will provide teams with the tools to connect with carriers and develop mutually beneficial relationships. Externally, you’ll connect with carriers to understand current market dynamics and what Forward Air can do to support their operations in the long term. This leadership position is expected to make a material impact by motivating team members, ensuring customers are serviced to expectations, and curating ideas to support Forward Air’s growth goals.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Coach & development a team of leaders, putting them in position to best support their own team
Stay current with market conditions through external resources, carrier relationships and internal performance
Motivate team in a fast paced, transactional environment
Drive strategy consistent with current market conditions, and effectively communicate market conditions and strategy with functional leadership
Connect with team to generate new ideas to promote growth in department
Drive carrier growth strategies & execute on department wide initiatives
Establish KPI’s for the team, team members and our carriers
Continually evaluate team staffing and growth needs
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years in a carrier sales and operations management role
5+ years in Intermodal and Drayage carrier sales/procurement at a 3PL
Experience managing and coaching a growing team
Understanding of and ability to create transportation KPI’s
Ability to influence others and drive positive results in short term and long-term initiatives
High energy with a strong sense of urgency
Comfortable taking risks and making decisions
Skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong leadership and coaching presence
Excellent written and verbal communication throughout organization
Skilled at cultivating positive relationships across departments
Adaptability to current business needs, which may change daily
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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