R+L Global Logistics Looking for General Manager Full Time

Summary of General Manager responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Generate new business and revenue while improving gross margins and profitability

• Create and drive a business plan strategy that successfully meets sales goals

• Management of existing business accounts and continuously building customer rapport

• Maintain a working knowledge of the companys specialty services, internal resources, competitive strategies, and customer requirements

• Make sound decisions in regards to the branch budget, expenses, costs, and overall profitability

• Convey and report branch and individual accountability back to key leadership members

• Deliver clear expectations in regards to the role and direction of your team(s)

• Promote and instill a positive work environment that is challenging and engaging

• Proactively address concerns, conflicts, and interactions with team members

• Embrace the hiring process by solidifying the branches key positions and building new talent

• Oversee and manage building facility upkeep and projects

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory or management role leading high performance teams

• 5+ years’ working knowledge in logistics and transportation industry; including third-party full truckload logistics management, supply chain, tradeshow set-up, and final mile

• Visionary leader with the ability to use their knowledge, skills and influence to guide and inspire others to reach their potential and achieve individual, team and company goals and objectives

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or similar field of study with emphasis in: International Business, Logistics/Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales preferred

• Strong team-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and cultivate relationships

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and complex environment while making timely decisions under pressure

• Ability to train employees how to effectively present a full range of services to customers, empowering them to build a complete logistics and supply chain solutions

• Ability to mentor, motivate and develop a team to build relationships and effectively present a full range of services to customers, empowering them to build a complete logistics and supply chain solutions

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and inter-personal skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with people in all levels of the organization

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service

• Prefer experience in all modes: dry van, expedited, flatbed, oversized loads, refrigerated, intermodal shipments

• Previous freight management software experience; Cargowise One and McLeod a plus

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently

About Us

R+L Global Logistics is a world-class provider of high quality domestic and international logistics and supply chain services, with a reputation for offering the highest quality freight solutions and services to our customers. We have 14 offices across the country, with locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Fort Myers, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Laredo, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newark, Ocala, Orlando and San Antonio allowing our logistics team to optimize the supply chain process for our customers.

Why our employees love working at R+L Global Logistics

• Values “I love working for a company that I am proud to represent based on its morals and people”Opportunities “It’s exciting to play a part in building an organization knowing that as you succeed, more and more opportunities become available

• People “While we are a larger company, I’ve still been able to form new friendships and relationships with the people around me”

• Leadership “I love coming in each day and knowing that I my opinion matters to our leadership team

• Exciting Benefits Including Vacation Properties “I love being able to go to Fort Myers Beach for a weekend getaway