Our client, a privately held mid-size logistics company headquartered in New Jersey, specializes in domestic transportation (LTL/TL) and supply chain. They are seeking a General Manager to oversee their operations.

Reporting to the Owners, the General Manager will be responsible for managing the organization’s structure in the United States, including one branch office, a team of 10 employees, and a P&L of $20 million.

General Manager Job Opening Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a strategy to generate revenues, optimize costs, and maximize profitability.
Lead sales efforts and manage the sales team, including hiring, training, and development.
Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and performance metrics (KPIs) for operational excellence.
Ensure employees are coached, trained, and managed to execute these processes.
Negotiate and monitor rates and contracts with vendors and trucking companies.
Establish policies and operational guidelines aligned with company goals.
Ensure compliance with company, federal, state, and local business requirements.
Prepare monthly reports, including file closings and budgeting.

General Manager Job Opening Background Required:

Management experience in domestic 3PL or Truck Brokerage.
Familiarity with multimodal transportation.
Strong P&L management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience establishing SOPs and performance metrics.
Ability to develop and implement business plans.
Knowledge of changing markets and leveraging technology for business optimization.
RFQ management, negotiations, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Location: Monmouth County, NJ.

General Manager Job Opening Background Preferred:

MBA or master’s degree.
Previous experience in domestic transportation with a 3PL or Truck Brokerage.

Other Essential Abilities and Skills:

Fast learner with the ability to grasp concepts outside of their expertise.
Servant leadership attitude when developing teams.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Motivational and collaborative skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset and tech-savviness.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented approach.
Excellent customer service skills.

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