Regional Manager - Protein

Key Responsibilities: 

• Building a positive atmosphere by challenging others to achieve optimal business results 

• Monitoring balance, capacity, and demand of loads and trucks 

• Customer order management 

• Monitoring outbound freight volume relative to customer-awarded commitments. Question inconsistencies as they arise 

• Developing contingency plans to cover critical situations 

• Assisting with generating new capacity through rate negotiations for unplanned new lanes and volume

• Regular and ad-hoc reporting (P&L, revenue share, load counts, etc.)  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal/state regulations and DOT regulations  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel reporting functions 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with transportation of temperature-controlled product 

• Highly organized and communicative, especially in the development of actions plans and to ensure accountability and follow-through 

• Ability to perform in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with rapidly changing priorities 

• Some knowledge of the AS/400 operating system preferred 

• Ability to handle high volumes of inbound communications 

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Team Building 

• Leadership 

• Analysis 

• Decision Making 

• Customer Service 

• Problem Solving 

• Strong Communication 

• Prioritization 

• Excel 

• MS Office 

• Ad-hoc reporting 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

• Regular use of hand and finger dexterity 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• 5+ years of management experience within or directly related to the transportation industry