District Manager

District Manager

The District Manager provides leadership to operational and organizational leadership of their assigned district within a specific region. This role will directly manage multiple stations/offices P&Ls in order to meet or exceed profitability and growth objectives in an efficient and high quality manner. In addition, this role will recruit, develop and motivate staff to meet or exceed client expectations. It is important that the individual in this role provides all stations with the necessary tools, best practice processes, and strategy to succeed and expand their business levels in both domestic and international product while partnering with corporate operations and the product team to implement and execute corporate strategy building upon the "One Team, One Vision" approach.

Responsibilities include actively managing profit and loss metrics of stations/offices within assigned district, providing guidance as it relates to general leadership, communication, performance management, margin management, revenue opportunities and KPI execution, effectively communicating with internal stakeholders through proactive partnership & networking amongst the vertical and corporate support functions, aligning on sales strategy in partnership with the Regional Sales Director to meet or exceed budget expectations, recruiting, hiring, training, and developing the team to ensure company expectations are met and managing underperformance as necessary, establishing a consistent cadence of office/station visits, operation reviews, one-on-one training/coaching and communication with local leadership in order to effectively coach, develop and motivate the team through performance KPI's, metrics and goals, developing and executing the operational & cultural strategy of AIT, overseeing and supporting general facility building needs specific to safety, security, training, HR policy, cultural goals and general maintenance / upkeep, ensuring the operational teams remain compliant with the various regulatory agencies (TSA, customs, other governmental agencies) and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a bachelor's degree in business & economics, supply chain, or related field, 5+ years multiple station management experience including profit and loss, local leadership, and operational staff, 5+ years people management and leadership experience, 7+ years experience with diverse freight forwarding products including domestic, logistics and international product, ability to develop highly collaborative and productive relationships internally, process driven and seeking for continuous improvement, demonstrated success in achieving or exceeding sales and profitability objectives across multiple locations, highest attention to detail and willingness to provide support at all levels, ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office suite, IATA certification, DG certification, and forklift certification.

What AIT Can Offer You includes base compensation, eligibility for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics, benefits such as medical, prescription, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, supplemental health, employee support, paid parental leave, pet insurance, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement, up to 10 to 20 days of vacation, 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.