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Join the team and become a driver of change.

Assistant Manager

(Bluegrass, IA)

 


Your Day-to-Day Impact
  • Lead the team to achieve branch goals and targets
  • Assist in management and HR conversations
  • Communicate performance expectations to the carrier for each load. I.E. pick-up dates & time, delivery date & time, special requirements, etc. (Track & Trace) 
  • Build strong working relationships with carriers on assigned loads 
  • Identify carrier performance issues, work to resolve those issues with carriers, and escalate events to management team as needed 
  • Perform carrier-specific “needs analysis” in order to identify potential business opportunities and develop problem solving strategies for successful carrier operations.
  • Negotiate carrier contracts, including rates, accessorial, and payment terms in accordance with Finance, Legal, Senior Management principles. 
  • Resolve day-to-day issues that arise in a timely and efficient manner. 
  • Other Job-related duties as required.
Essentials For Your Success
  • Identify and generate new revenue opportunities through analysis and discovery. 
  • Penetrate accounts by selling a diverse service portfolio. 
  • Partner with sales and operations team to create solutions based on customer needs, load optimization, pricing strategies, and implementation.
  • Resolve day-to-day freight challenges in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Develop account relationships with contacts at multiple levels within customer organizations. 
  • Drive, assertiveness, passion, logic and dedication to succeed in the logistics industry 
  • Ability to work independently while supporting an overall team mentality
  • Ability to build strong relationships 
  • Ability to work in a blended role of operations and sales 
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities 
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills 
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical ability 
  • Willingness to travel, as needed 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment juggling multiple priorities and responding to high-pressure, timely situations with poise and sense of urgency

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Success Profile

What does it take to be successful at The GTI Group?

Customer-Focused
Creative Solutionist
Technology Enthusiast
Reliable
Safety-Minded
Team-Oriented
Why Choose Us?

- Unique opportunity to join a team that puts culture and people first
- An opportunity to challenge the status quo, come to the table with innovative ideas, and have your voice heard 
- Competitive compensation package 
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 
- PTO, sick days, and VTO
- Paid holidays 
- Employee discount program 
- 401(k)

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