Senior Director

Central Transport

$150K — $180K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in transportation and logistics
  • Extensive brokerage operations expertise
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Proven track record in developing high-performing teams
  • Experience in strategic relationship building across different transport modes

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic vision and growth plans for brokerage division
  • Drive revenue growth and customer retention through sales strategies
  • Oversee brokerage operations for load coverage and service execution
  • Build strategic relationships with customers and transportation providers
  • Establish pricing strategies to maximize service performance
  • Own the brokerage P&L and ensure financial health
  • Implement process improvements for operational efficiencies
  • Develop KPIs and ensure team accountability for performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options
  • Employee recognition and reward programs
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days
Full Job Description
Position Summary The Senior Director, UACL Brokerage is responsible for leading and scaling the brokerage division through strategic leadership, operational excellence, customer growth, carrier development, and financial performance. This executive leader will develop and execute brokerage strategies that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, service excellence, and market competitiveness. The role requires a proven transportation and logistics leader with extensive brokerage experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams. The Senior Director will oversee brokerage operations, sales, carrier procurement, customer success, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer expectations. Additionally, this leader will develop and manage strategic relationships across intermodal, dedicated, and full truckload (FTL) carrier networks, leveraging Universal's transportation capabilities to create comprehensive customer solutions and support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute the strategic vision, growth plan, and operating objectives for UACL Brokerage. • Drive revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, and market expansion through effective sales and business development strategies. • Lead brokerage operations, ensuring optimal load coverage, carrier capacity management, and service execution. • Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers, intermodal providers, dedicated fleet partners, and truckload carriers. • Establish pricing, procurement, and carrier management strategies that maximize profitability and service performance. • Own brokerage P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance. • Identify and implement process improvements, technology enhancements, and operational efficiencies. • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure accountability for service, margin, productivity, and growth goals. • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team across sales, operations, and carrier procurement functions. • Partner with internal transportation divisions to deliver integrated brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and truckload solutions.

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