Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding

Job overview

The Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is $170,000–$180,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a 20% bonus. The role leads the launch of a new Chicago branch for a global logistics company with more than 600 offices and 16,000 employees in 65 countries. The manager builds the branch’s commercial presence and oversees its operations, profitability, and team development. The role contributes to business growth by developing customers, managing air and ocean freight operations, and establishing strong relationships with customers, carriers, and overseas offices.

What you'll do

• Launch and manage the Chicago freight forwarding branch
• drive new business, revenue, and profitability
• develop relationships with customers, carriers, and overseas offices
• oversee air and ocean freight forwarding operations
• manage P&L, budgets, KPIs, and branch performance
• recruit and develop the local team
• ensure customer service, compliance, and operational standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

branch manager

freight forwarding

logistics

air freight

ocean freight

branch launch

p&l management

chicago il

$170k–$180k

20% bonus

global scouting group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Opportunity to build a new freight forwarding operation from the ground up; seeks 7+ years of freight forwarding experience, business development and sales success, air and ocean freight knowledge, and branch P&L experience.

About the employer

Global Scouting Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Freight Transportation Arrangement. Sector: 48.