Manager, Intermodal Brokerage

Insight Global's client is looking to hire a Manager, Intermodal Brokerage. The Manager, Intermodal Brokerage is responsible for driving the strategy and development of Forward Air’s carrier sales and operations team. This team is focused on developing long-term partnerships with carriers and building capacity for Forward Air to support and service our customers in an efficient and cost-effective manner. As the Manager, you will focus internally on providing your teams with the tools they need to better connect with and develop mutually beneficial relationships with carriers. Externally, you’ll connect with carriers to understand the current market dynamics in the short run, and what Forward Air can do to better support their operations in the long run. This leadership position be expected to make a material impact on their team and the organization by motivating team members, ensuring our customers are being serviced to expectations, and curating new ideas to support Forward Air’s growth goals.

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- 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

- 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

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.