General Manager (Transportation & Logistics)

General Manager (Transportation \& Logistics)

Location: Eden Prairie, MN

Compensation: $135,000 - 145,000 per year \+ 20% Bonus Potential

Schedule: Day shift \| Monday–Friday \| Business hours \| Hybrid

Job Type: Direct Hire \| Full-time

This position is open to local candidates only. Relocation assistance is not available

About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a transportation and logistics company in Eden Prairie, MN to hire a General Manager. In this role, you’ll lead day-to-day business operations, drive strategic growth, and oversee full P\&L performance. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an established, relationship-focused organization while leading high-performing teams and building scalable operations.

What You'll Do:

• Provide overall leadership and direction to achieve company goals, objectives, and strategic plans

• Set clear expectations for service excellence, employee engagement, and collaboration with customers, carriers, and partners

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to support growth, retention, and succession planning

• Partner with shared services to strengthen back-office functions, talent management, and annual planning processes

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market conditions to guide business strategy

• Develop, maintain, and execute a rolling three-year strategic plan incorporating market insights and SWOT analysis

• Communicate and reinforce the company’s vision, mission, and value proposition across the organization

• Ensure the right talent is aligned to key roles to drive execution and growth

• Establish organizational discipline through consistent communication, accountability, and leadership practices

• Lead performance management processes, including annual reviews and compensation planning

• Manage and grow agent relationships and support expansion of the agent channel

• Communicate annual goals, business plans, and strategic initiatives across teams

• Coach operations teams on carrier sales strategies and broker account management best practices

• Lead budget reviews, KPI tracking, and operational scorecard meetings; ensure team-level accountability

• Collaborate with leadership to maintain a safe, reliable, and cost-effective carrier network

• Negotiate competitive freight rates and ensure strong service delivery

• Drive adoption of technology, systems, and tools to improve efficiency and scalability

• Identify target markets and customer segments to drive growth and expansion

• Develop and implement service offerings, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans

• Foster a growth-oriented culture with clear communication, accountability, and performance metrics

• Ensure a customer-centric approach with proactive service and continuous improvement

• Lead marketing initiatives including branding, digital strategy, website effectiveness, and collateral development

• Hold full P\&L responsibility, managing financial performance, budgets, and profitability targets

• Oversee accounts receivable, aging, and collections to maintain strong cash flow

• Manage pricing strategies for both buy-side and sell-side operations

• Monitor operating expenses to align with financial plans

• Participate in monthly and quarterly business reviews to evaluate performance against KPIs and budgets

• Prepare and deliver monthly revenue forecasts covering a rolling three-month period

What You Need to Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 10\+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain

• 5\+ years of leadership/management experience

• Strong business acumen with experience managing financial performance and P\&L

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive strategy, and execute growth initiatives

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Eden Prairie, MN #metrocareers

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement