Brokerage Director

Overview

Leading the enterprise freight brokerage function for a prominent logistics platform specializing in renewable energy services, this role demands a strategic mind adept at navigating complex transportation markets and optimizing third-party carrier capacity. The Brokerage Director will shape pricing strategies, manage carrier relationships, and drive operational excellence within a fast-evolving sector, interfacing closely with senior business leaders to align transportation solutions with broader financial and operational goals. This position offers a chance to influence a high-impact logistics operation embedded in a company with a vast North American footprint and a commitment to safety, integrity, and transparency.

Title: Brokerage Director Industry: Renewable Energy Services Location: Centennial, Colorado

Responsibilities

• Direct the overall strategy and daily management of the enterprise freight brokerage operation, ensuring alignment with organizational transportation demands.
• Supervise third-party freight execution, enforcing standardized processes, service quality, and operational controls across all business segments.
• Design and refine customer pricing models for various freight types, leveraging internal data and external market insights to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Lead carrier procurement efforts, including negotiation, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance evaluation to secure dependable capacity at optimal costs.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to brokerage revenue, margins, pricing effectiveness, and operational efficiency to guide decision-making.
• Coach and develop brokerage teams, managing staffing and talent strategies to maintain capabilities that meet evolving business requirements.
• Champion technology adoption and continuous improvement initiatives, integrating tools such as transportation management systems and AI-driven pricing platforms to boost productivity and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in freight brokerage, transportation, or third-party logistics, with demonstrated expertise in carrier procurement and customer pricing.
• Deep understanding of truckload brokerage operations, including dry van, flatbed, and step deck freight.
• Proven skills in freight pricing strategy, carrier negotiation, margin management, and transportation market analysis.
• Proficiency with transportation management systems, pricing tools, and carrier monitoring platforms.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and leadership qualities to drive team performance and operational results.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-Have:
• Experience working within logistics or transportation sectors supporting renewable energy or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with automation and AI-assisted tools for pricing and market intelligence.
• Comfort with occasional travel to operational sites, carrier facilities, or industry events.