Branch Manager

Burnett Specialists
  • Houston, TX
  • $70,000–$100,000 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Branch Manager
Freight Brokerage / 3PL Logistics

Houston, TX | Direct Hire | 100% In-Office - NW Houston 77040

An established international logistics organization is expanding its U.S. operations and seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead its Houston office.

This is a unique opportunity to join a financially strong, ethics-driven company with significant resources already in place. The Branch Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the branch, including Sales, Carrier Relations, Operations, and Support staff, while helping build a high-performance culture focused on growth, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and manage all branch operations, personnel, and performance.
  • Oversee Sales, Carrier Relations, Operations, and Administrative teams.
  • Establish clear goals, expectations, and accountability measures.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing team members.
  • Create and maintain operational processes, procedures, and best practices.
  • Monitor KPIs, revenue, profitability, and branch performance.
  • Coach managers and team leaders to achieve branch objectives.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on growth initiatives and business strategy.
  • Step in and assist with operational challenges when necessary.
  • Build a positive, professional, and results-oriented culture.

What We're Looking For
  • 5-7+ years of freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing multiple departments or teams.
  • Experience overseeing sales, operations, carrier relations, or brokerage functions.
  • Proven ability to build, train, and develop successful teams.
  • Strong understanding of domestic transportation, including FTL, LTL, Flatbed, Reefer, and Drayage.
  • Experience establishing processes, performance metrics, and accountability standards.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Please Read Before Applying
 - Only candidates with direct freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics brokerage leadership experience will be considered.
 - This position is not suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to trucking companies, asset-based carriers, dispatch-only operations, or transportation roles that do not include leadership responsibility for sales, operations, and team performance.

Applicants must have:
  • 5+ years of freight brokerage, 3PL, or logistics brokerage experience.
  • Experience managing teams and driving performance.
  • Experience developing employees through coaching, training, and accountability.
  • Strong operational understanding of freight brokerage environments.
Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Why Join Us?
  • Leadership role with significant autonomy and decision-making authority.
  • Established international logistics company expanding its U.S. operations.
  • Dedicated lead-generation team supporting business development efforts.
  • Strong operational and compliance infrastructure already in place.
  • Financially stable organization with aggressive growth plans.
  • Clear path for advancement as the company continues to grow.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • $70,000 - $100,000 Base Salary DOE
  • Performance-Based Bonuses
  • Uncapped Earning Potential
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Direct Hire Opportunity
If you're a proven freight brokerage leader who enjoys developing people, driving results, and building successful teams, we'd love to hear from you.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Salary$70,000–$100,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Brokerageunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Cargo/Freightunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Operations Processesunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Operationsunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL)unmatched
  • Truckingunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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