Branch Manager – Freight Forwarding (Air & Ocean)

OverviewBranch Manager – Freight Forwarding (Air & Ocean) – Houston, TX. A mid-size international freight forwarder is expanding its U.S. presence and seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead operations and commercial growth in Houston. This role offers full ownership of branch performance, including P&L management, team leadership, and strategic sales development, with the backing of a forwarder investing heavily in the Gulf Coast region.USA's Number 1 Freight Forwarding HeadhunterBranch Manager – Freight Forwarding – Houston, TXA mid-size international freight forwarder is expanding its U.S. presence and seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead operations and commercial growth in Houston. This role offers full ownership of branch performance, including P&L management, team leadership, and strategic sales development, with the backing of a forwarder investing heavily in the Gulf Coast region.The OpportunityAs Branch Manager, you will take charge of a growing Houston operation with a strong foundation in air freight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL), trucking, and customs brokerage. You will lead a team covering both sales and operations, driving profitability and service delivery across diverse trade lanes including Transpacific, Transatlantic, and Latin America. With authority to shape local strategy and build market share, this is a high-impact leadership opportunity in one of the most competitive logistics markets in the U.S.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Houston branch with full P&L ownership, budgeting, and forecastingManage and develop teams across sales, operations, and customer serviceDrive new business growth while supporting existing accounts across air, ocean, and customs brokerageEnsure operational excellence, compliance with CBP, FMC, TSA, and CTPAT requirements, and adherence to global standardsPartner with senior leadership to align local strategy with company-wide objectivesMentor, train, and retain top talent to build a high-performance branch cultureWhat You Bring7+ years of freight forwarding experience, including leadership at branch or departmental levelProven ability to manage a P&L, drive GP growth, and deliver sustainable profitabilityStrong commercial background with ability to support sales and lead client engagementsOperational expertise across air import/export, ocean import/export, trucking, and customs clearanceFamiliarity with CargoWise or similar forwarding platformsLeadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teamsWhy JoinCompetitive base salary with performance-based bonus tied to branch GP growthAuthority to shape and expand a branch in one of the most important U.S. marketsSupport from a mid-size forwarder with global reach and a flexible, entrepreneurial cultureCareer growth into Regional Director or VP-level leadership as the U.S. network expandsThis is the right role for a proven freight forwarding leader who wants to take ownership of a branch, build market presence, and drive growth for a forwarder making its mark in Houston, TX.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSupply Chain, Management, and SalesIndustries: Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Pension planChild care supportPaid maternity leavePaid paternity leaveStudent loan assistanceTuition assistanceDisability insuranceGet notified about new Branch Manager jobs in Houston, TX. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06