Yard Manager at The DeLong Co., Inc. – Lockbourne, Ohio

Location: 10376 East State Rte 762, USA, Lockbourne, OH, 43137
Employee Type: Full Time - Exempt
Description

Yard Manager - Truck & Trailer Parking Facility

For over 100 years, our goal at The DeLong Co., Inc. has been to provide information, products and services to the farming industry. We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Yard Manager to oversee daily operations at our newly developed truck and trailer parking facility in Columbus, OH. This modern yard features paved lots, secure fencing, lighting, gated app-based access, and office space for dispatchers.

Benefits

• The DeLong Co., Inc. offers affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx and Life insurance coverage.
• 401k with matching, FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Short Term Disability, Voluntary Life and Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Location: Columbus, OH

Pay: $60,000 base salary per year including a Bonus Structure: Incentives tied to occupancy rates, new customer acquisition, and retention

Yard Manager job description:

The ideal candidate will combine operations management, customer service, and business development skills to ensure the yard runs efficiently while growing occupancy through strong marketing and relationship-building.

Essential Job Functions:

Operations & Yard Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the parking facility
• Ensure yard is clean, organized, and well-maintained
• Coordinate and monitor basic maintenance and repairs
• Manage security systems, including gated app-based access
• Conduct routine inspections of the property

Customer Support & Driver Relations

• Assist drivers and companies with onboarding and registration
• Provide support for app access, gate entry, and general issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants
• Maintain strong relationships with drivers, dispatchers, and fleet managers

Leasing & Office Space Management

• Manage rental of parking spots and available office space
• Coordinate move-ins, agreements, and tenant needs
• Ensure a smooth experience for dispatchers renting office space

Sales, Marketing & Business Development

• Actively market the yard to trucking companies, owner-operators, and fleets
• Develop relationships with local carriers and logistics companies
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase occupancy
• Utilize online platforms, local networking, and direct outreach
• Track leads and maintain a pipeline of potential customers

Requirements

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience in transportation, logistics, property management, or yard operations preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proven ability or interest in sales / business development
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Comfortable using mobile apps and basic technology systems
• Ability to coordinate maintenance and solve problems quickly

Key Traits for Success:

• Entrepreneurial mindset (treat the yard like your own business)
• Strong relationship builder
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Responsive and hands-on
• Comfortable working both outdoors and in an office setting

Why Join Us?

• Be part of launching and growing a new, modern trucking facility
• Direct impact on revenue and expansion
• Blend of operations + sales (not a desk-only role)
• Opportunity for earnings growth tied to performance