What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leader of Long Distance Moving position at College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - Corp Office?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Leader of Long-Distance Moving to lead the expansion and optimization of our long-distance moving operations. This individual will assess our current infrastructure, processes, and franchise network to develop both immediate solutions and a long-term strategic roadmap for growth. This leader will be responsible for optimizing logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, refining pricing models, and working closely with franchise owners to expand our long-distance moving capabilities across the network. We are looking for a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in long-distance logistics, moving tariffs, and DOT/FMCSA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience driving growth within a franchise or multi-unit organization, balancing corporate strategy with the needs of independent business owners.
What You’ll Do:
Strategy & Growth
- Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of current long-distance moving operations, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth.
- Develop a scalable business model that enables franchise owners to participate in long-distance moving while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Create a short-term action plan for immediate improvements and a long-term strategic roadmap for sustained expansion.
- Work closely with corporate leadership and franchisees to ensure alignment and adoption of long-distance moving initiatives.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Define and optimize logistics through efficient routing, load management, strategic partnerships, and third-party carriers.
- Implement technology solutions to streamline move management, tracking, and customer communication.
- Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory requirements for interstate moving operations.
- Develop standardized moving tariffs, pricing structures, and contract guidelines to drive consistency and profitability.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes, proactively adjusting policies and procedures as needed.
Franchise & Team Support
- Develop training programs, best practices, and support systems to ensure franchisee success in long-distance moving.
- Establish a clear framework for franchise participation, ensuring the right processes, pricing, and logistics are in place.
- Build and manage relationships with brokers, third-party carriers, and logistics partners to enhance service offerings.
Financial & Performance Management
- Oversee pricing models, cost structures, and P&L management to drive profitability.
- Track key performance metrics, providing regular reports on growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to refine strategies and measure success.
What You Bring:
- 10 years of experience in the moving industry, with a focus on full-service and long-distance moving.
- Deep expertise in moving tariffs, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance (DOT/FMCSA, interstate moving regulations).
- Experience working within a franchise organization, understanding both the opportunities and challenges of a decentralized business model.
- Proven ability to evaluate current operations, implement quick wins, and build a long-term strategic roadmap.
- Strong knowledge of logistics, fleet management, brokers, and third-party carrier partnerships.
- P&L management experience with a track record of driving financial performance.
- Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills to collaborate cross-functionally with franchisees, internal teams, and external partners.
- Experience utilizing technology solutions to enhance service and financial performance.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
Success in the First Year (Key Wins):
- Clearly defined long-distance moving strategy and roadmap for the brand.
- Published and implemented training programs for franchise partners.
- Increased franchise participation in long-distance moving.
- Established a Long-Distance Toolbox to support franchisees.
- Proven pricing model and standardized reporting system for long-distance moves.
- Incremental lift in revenue from long-distance operations.
