Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bridgeway is a rapidly growing Pittsburgh based company that is among the country’s largest specialty transportation providers. They are seeking an experienced VP, National Agent Recruitment to drive revenue by sourcing new agents and managing a profitable pipeline in the Freight Agency model.
Responsibilities
- Identify independent freight agents, brokers and stand-alone carriers who qualify as good candidates to join the Bridgeway family of carriers
- Follow up on new leads and referrals. Conduct initial phone conversations with pre-qualified candidates who meet basic requirements
- Support in-house call center to close leads
- Strengthen existing relationships with industry resources to increase yield
- Identify new opportunities
- Build and maintain new leads in company provided CRM weekly
- Regularly check in with management to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
Skills
- The ideal candidate will reside in the West/MidWest Region
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation and logistics industry
- Firm understanding of the transportation industry with strong working knowledge of brokerage, operations, logistics, and transportation principles
- Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal)
- Ability to negotiate skillfully in challenging situations with both internal and external customers
Benefits
- Competitive base pay plus bonus structure with aggressive earning potential.
- Flexible work options: remote or in-office full-time roles.
- Full support from operations, compliance, carrier vetting, and accounting teams.
- Access to industry-leading technology tools.
- Career advancement opportunities within a fast-growing organization.
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