What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Manager position at JBAndrews?
Title: Branch Manager, Freight Forwarding
Location: Atlanta (South), Georgia
Salary: $150,000-190,000 base bonus benefits
Overview: JBAndrews are partnered with a global Freight Forwarder as they look to appoint a Branch Manager for their Atlanta Office. The position will hold full scope of P&L, hiring, training and development of the region. The position has strong growth potential, with nearby locations being opened over the coming years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct all aspects of the operations including P&L ownership.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure operational growth and success.
- Exhibit a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive and hands-on leadership approach.
- Utilize deep knowledge of the Atlanta logistics market and experience in managing a logistics company.
- Engage with local and international customers.
- Coordinate with strategic service providers, including transporters, brokers, port operators, carrier agents, freight forwarders, and vendors.
- Collaborate with departments such as Commercial, Compliance, HSEC, and Finance.
- Communicate with overseas offices and branches.
Requirements:
- Senior Management experience overseeing teams of 10 or more.
- Bachelor's degree in logistics or management (preferred).
- At least 10 years of experience in a commercial environment, including sales, warehousing operations, and customer service.
- 10 years experience within the Atlanta region for Freight Forwarding
- Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, quality control, and cost management.
- Adaptability to changing conditions, high volume levels of activity, and ability to multitask.
- Strong analytical skills for operational and financial decision-making (KPI).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required, often on short notice.
Due to the large number of applications, if you have not heard anything within 14 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
Salary : $150,000 - $190,000
