General Manager - Air Freight

General Manager – Freight Forwarding Operations -Multi-State Leadership | $75K–$85K + Fully paid Benefit premium

Elk Grove Village, 100% on site / Multi-State Oversight (15–20% Travel, including International)

Reports to COO | Oversees 7 Branches (U.S. & Toronto)

$75,000 – $85,000 Annually | Full Benefits + Auto Allowance or Company Vehicle

Must have experience in air shipment in freight forwarding or logistics to be considered , Ability to read financials, help with budgeting, where to focus on to improve, cost etc. and have experience negotiating with airlines and trucking companies – national contracts

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary : $75,000–$85,000 (Exempt)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life / AD&D, and HRA – 100% Company Paid
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 16 Days PTO + 6 Paid Holidays
• Auto Allowance ($500 / month) or Company Vehicle
• Opportunities for international training and development

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced and strategic General Manager to join our growing organization and provide leadership across multiple branch locations in the U.S. and Canada. Reporting directly to the COO, this role will play a pivotal part in driving operational excellence, financial performance, and national vendor partnerships within our air and ocean freight forwarding operations.

This individual will oversee two direct reports, with indirect leadership responsibility for seven branch managers across multiple states — and will have an expanding leadership scope as the organization grows.

Travel will average around 15–20%, including monthly visits to domestic branches and occasional international travel (Toronto and Japan for training sessions).

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established, logistics organization known for precision, professionalism, and long-term growth. If you thrive in a structured yet global environment and excel at driving results through leadership and strategy, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our logistics network.

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