About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Leader of Long-Distance Moving to lead the expansion and optimization of our long-distance moving operations. This individual will assess our current infrastructure, processes, and franchise network to develop both immediate solutions and a long-term strategic roadmap for growth. This leader will be responsible for optimizing logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, refining pricing models, and working closely with franchise owners to expand our long-distance moving capabilities across the network. We are looking for a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in long-distance logistics, moving tariffs, and DOT/FMCSA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience driving growth within a franchise or multi-unit organization, balancing corporate strategy with the needs of independent business owners.
What You’ll Do:
Strategy & Growth
- Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of current long-distance moving operations, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for growth.
- Develop a scalable business model that enables franchise owners to participate in long-distance moving while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Create a short-term action plan for immediate improvements and a long-term strategic roadmap for sustained expansion.
- Work closely with corporate leadership and franchisees to ensure alignment and adoption of long-distance moving initiatives.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Define and optimize logistics through efficient routing, load management, strategic partnerships, and third-party carriers.
- Implement technology solutions to streamline move management, tracking, and customer communication.
- Ensure full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory requirements for interstate moving operations.
- Develop standardized moving tariffs, pricing structures, and contract guidelines to drive consistency and profitability.
- Monitor legal and regulatory changes, proactively adjusting policies and procedures as needed.
Franchise & Team Support
- Develop training programs, best practices, and support systems to ensure franchisee success in long-distance moving.
- Establish a clear framework for franchise participation, ensuring the right processes, pricing, and logistics are in place.
- Build and manage relationships with brokers, third-party carriers, and logistics partners to enhance service offerings.
Financial & Performance Management
- Oversee pricing models, cost structures, and P&L management to drive profitability.
- Track key performance metrics, providing regular reports on growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to refine strategies and measure success.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of experience in the moving industry, with a focus on full-service and long-distance moving.
- Deep expertise in moving tariffs, pricing strategies, and regulatory compliance (DOT/FMCSA, interstate moving regulations).
- Experience working within a franchise organization, understanding both the opportunities and challenges of a decentralized business model.
- Proven ability to evaluate current operations, implement quick wins, and build a long-term strategic roadmap.
- Strong knowledge of logistics, fleet management, brokers, and third-party carrier partnerships.
- P&L management experience with a track record of driving financial performance.
- Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills to collaborate cross-functionally with franchisees, internal teams, and external partners.
- Experience utilizing technology solutions to enhance service and financial performance.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
Success in the First Year (Key Wins):
- Clearly defined long-distance moving strategy and roadmap for the brand.
- Published and implemented training programs for franchise partners.
- Increased franchise participation in long-distance moving.
- Established a Long-Distance Toolbox to support franchisees.
- Proven pricing model and standardized reporting system for long-distance moves.
- Incremental lift in revenue from long-distance operations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Employment Opportunities With College HUNKS
As Seen on ABC's Shark Tank, CBS’s Undercover Boss, HGTV's House Hunters, CNBC’s Blue-Collar Millionaires and more. With nearly 200 franchise locations across North America, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving (CHHJ/M) is one of the largest and fastest growing franchise opportunities. The company is a multi-year consecutive winner of the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award, and headquartered in beautiful sunny Tampa, FL. The “Brand Central" team provides franchise support to the franchise owners across the country and operates a World Class Sales and Loyalty Center.
A purpose-driven, values-based, socially conscious organization that has been recognized as one of the Top Places to Work and is known for its unique and fun company culture, CHHJ/M is an ideal place to flourish and grow as a professional.
COMPANY MISSION: To live our four core values of Building Leaders; Always Branding; Listen Fulfill and Delight; and Creating a Fun Enthusiastic Team Environment. To always provide our brand promise of a stress-free moving or hauling experience, and always provide our clients with H.U.N.K.S. (which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service).
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - Corp Office is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to College Hunks Hauling Junk Corporate.
