Director of Sales / Managing Director - Cold Container Storage

Director of Sales / Managing Director - Cold Container Storage

virco talentFort Lauderdale, FL

3 days ago

$130,000 - $150,000

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Job Description
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 base + performance-based bonus Position Overview A global temperature-controlled logistics organization is seeking a Managing Director / General Manager - United States to lead and rebuild its U.S. operations. This Florida-based executive will have full P&L ownership and be responsible for driving revenue growth, improving gross margin performance, and strengthening operational and commercial execution across the U.S. business. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a hands-on, entrepreneurial leader with strong experience in freight forwarding, cold chain logistics, or temperature-controlled supply chain operations. The ideal candidate has successfully grown, restructured, or turned around underperforming teams and is comfortable operating with autonomy while reporting directly to international ownership.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Financial LeadershipOwn full U.S. P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost control Develop and execute a strategic growth plan aligned with global objectives Improve revenue quality, shipment volume, and gross margin performance Establish reporting structure, KPIs, and accountability across teams Sales & Business DevelopmentLead new business development initiatives within cold container storage and temperature-controlled logistics Build and maintain strategic customer relationships Identify target markets, verticals, and high-value accounts Oversee pricing strategy and contract negotiations Operational & Team LeadershipLead a small but strategic commercial and operational team Build structure, performance expectations, and engagement within the organization Drive process improvements to increase operational efficiency Recruit, mentor, and develop talent as needed to support growth Executive RepresentationAct as the primary U.S. leader and liaison to international ownership Provide regular performance updates and strategic recommendations Represent the organization in industry engagements and key partnerships Qualifications 7+ years of senior leadership experience in freight forwarding, cold chain logistics, temperature-controlled storage, or related supply chain sectors Demonstrated success in growing revenue and improving margin performance Experience with operational restructuring or business turnaround initiatives preferred Strong understanding of international logistics and containerized shipping Proven ability to build and lead small, high-performing teams Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on leadership style Strong financial acumen and P&L management experience Based in or willing to relocate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida Preferred ExperienceBackground in refrigerated container storage or temperature-controlled supply chains Experience working with international ownership or global organizations Established industry network within logistics and cold chain markets Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive executive base salary: $130,000 - $150,000 Performance-based bonus tied to revenue growth and margin improvement High-visibility role with direct access to ownership Significant autonomy and strategic influence Required Skills:
  • Logistics
  • Sales

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Level

Manager

Salary

$130,000 - $150,000

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Occupation

Sales Managers

Industry

General Warehousing and Storage

Posted

3 days ago

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