About Bridgeway
Bridgeway is a rapidly growing Pittsburgh based company that is already among the country’s largest specialty transportation providers. Join an exciting and dynamic work environment where Team Members work together to deliver world class support to our customers, drivers, agents and carriers. With over half a million loads annually, and a legacy of service to customers in critical industries, Bridgeway has a history of solving the country’s toughest transportation problems. Join our Team and become the Future of Freight!
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced VP, National Agent Recruitment (MidWest/West Region), to join our team. This is a high-impact sales role for an individual with existing industry relationships and a book of business. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in the Freight Agency model, including brokerage, transportation sales, or 3PL and will be responsible for driving revenue by sourcing new Agents and managing a profitable pipeline.
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Identify independent freight agents, brokers and stand-alone carriers who qualify as good candidates to join the Bridgeway family of carriers.
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Follow up on new leads and referrals. Conduct initial phone conversations with pre-qualified candidates who meet basic requirements
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Support in-house call center to close leads.
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Strengthen existing relationships with industry resources to increase yield
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Identify new opportunities
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Build and maintain new leads in company provided CRM weekly.
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Regularly check in with management to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation
Qualifications
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The ideal candidate will reside in the West/MidWest Region
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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
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Firm understanding of the transportation industry with strong working knowledge of brokerage, operations, logistics, and transportation principles
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Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures
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Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal)
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Ability to negotiate skillfully in challenging situations with both internal and external customers
Apply Today
If you’re a high-performing logistics professional with an existing customer base and want to develop your career with a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
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Competitive base pay plus bonus structure with aggressive earning potential.
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Flexible work options: remote or in-office full-time roles.
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Full support from operations, compliance, carrier vetting, and accounting teams.
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Access to industry-leading technology tools.
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Career advancement opportunities within a fast-growing organization.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other categories protected by law.
