Branch Manager
Job Description
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.
- 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.
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
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Meet The Recruiter
Patsy Janak, SHRM-CP
Operations Manager & Staffing Specialist
Having been with Burnett Specialists for more than 35 years, I have been fortunate to assist thousands of candidates in finding their perfect job and hundreds of companies in growing their talent. I believe honesty is always the best policy, and I like seeing the good in everyone.
One of my favorite quotes is, “A helping hand can be the ray of sunshine in a cloudy world.” We are all in this together.
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