Position Summary:

Responsible for building and leading all aspects of Capstone's 3rd party freight brokerage business with a heavy emphasis on new customer, sales and earnings growth.

What you will do:

• Lead and grow 3rd party freight brokerage operation with a heavy emphasis on growth.

• Create and implement new business development plans to achieve sales and earnings growth targets.

• Build and execute operational plans to efficiently and effectively manage day to day operations.

• Develop customer service strategy to ensure customer expectations are met and partnerships grow.

• Establish daily, weekly and monthly key performance indicators (KPI's).

• Monitor KPI's to identify and capitalize on service or financial opportunities quickly.

• Stay up to date on latest industry trends and news and adjust business plans as necessary.

• Interview, hire, train, and retain staff.

• Effectively lead and coach the team.

• Invest in and develop individuals to maximize both individual and team performance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Proven entrepreneurial skills.

• Strong sales and closing skills.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Possess an ability to think outside the box.

• Vocational - Advanced knowledge of freight management, logistics, and supply chain activities.

• Mathematical - Must demonstrate strong math and accounting aptitude, including a strong knowledge of standard accounting activities and financial records.

• Reasoning - Very good ability to compare/contrast, innovate, analyze, coordinate, and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Analytical - High degree of analytical skills, complemented with a strong ability to articulate complex supply chain concepts to various audiences.

• Communication - Reading (standard), writing (email, business/professional), speaking (basic, conversational, phone).

• Human Relations - Leadership, teamwork, positively interacting with others, strong relationship building, and commitment to Cornerstone Values. Develop team members to their full potential.

• Self Management - Self-directed, focused, ability to praise, discipline, prioritize, discretion, decision making, fluctuations in workload.

• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of supply chain management, leadership, and the foodservice industry.

• Five (5) years of Freight Broker management experience plus five (5) years of sales experience within the transportation industry. Preferred experience with logistic company startup operations.

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.