Early Career Rotational Leadership Development Program - Capacity Operations

Requisition Number: EARLY
003048

• Posted :
  October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Start Your Career. Learn the Business. Build What’s Next.

CRST’s LEAD Program is designed for high-potential early-career professionals who want more than an entry-level job. It’s an opportunity to learn how a transportation business operates, build commercial and leadership skills and take on increasing responsibility as you grow.

Within Capacity Solutions
, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across freight brokerage, carrier capacity, customer relationships, sales, pricing and analytics. You’ll learn how we win business, build capacity, make decisions and drive profitable growth while developing the skills to become a future leader at CRST.

If you’re energized by goals, comfortable starting conversations and interested in the intersection of sales, operations and leadership
, this program was built for you.

How You’ll Work

• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Program: Rotational leadership development program
• Compensation :
  Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.
• Relocation: Future relocation may be considered based on rotation, career progression and business needs
• Development: Hands‑on rotations, leadership exposure, mentorship and ongoing professional development

About the Program

The Capacity Solutions LEAD Program is designed to build future leaders who understand both the commercial and operational sides of freight brokerage
.

You’ll rotate through key areas of the business, developing experience with customers, carriers, sales, and operations. Along the way, you’ll learn how Capacity Solutions makes money, how strong relationships translate into business results, and how data and disciplined execution influence performance.

As you progress, so will your responsibility. You’ll have opportunities to solve real business challenges, work alongside experienced leaders and build the foundation for a future career in commercial, operational or people leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Build experience across brokerage operations, carrier capacity, sales, customer management, pricing and analytics
• Develop relationships with customers and carriers while learning what drives successful partnerships
• Support sales and business development activities, including prospecting, outreach and relationship building
• Use data and reporting to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and support business decisions
• Learn how pricing, margins, service and capacity decisions impact profitability
• Track goals and key performance indicators to understand individual and business performance
• Partner across teams to solve customer and operational challenges
• Take on projects and assignments with increasing responsibility as you progress through the program
• Build communication, decision‑making and people‑leadership skills through hands‑on experience and mentorship

What Great Looks Like

You don’t need years of transportation experience to succeed here. We’re looking for someone with the curiosity, energy and drive to learn the business and grow into leadership.

You’ll thrive in this program if you:

• Enjoy meeting new people and building relationships
• Are motivated by goals, measurable results and accountability
• Have the confidence to start conversations and the persistence to keep going when the answer is no
• Balance strong people skills with attention to data, details and follow‑through
• Are curious about how…