Spot Expands Into New Markets with Plans to Create Hundreds of New Jobs
TAMPA, Fla., August 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Spot, one of the fastest growing logistics companies in North Americaannounced today that it will open its fifth office in October 3, 2022. Located in Tampa, Floridathe new space is on the fifth floor of the MetWest Three building in the Westshore Business District.
The building, located in the heart of said Tampa largest office market, part of the mixed-use MetWest International district near International Plaza. The district offers a variety of dining, retail and hotel options, along with easy access to Tampa International Airport. This expansion will accommodate Spot’s exponential growth and further support the company’s hiring goals by leveraging the area’s diverse talent pool.
“We feel very strongly about Tampa business environment and our ability to attract top talent,” said Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot. “We’re looking for exceptional people with initiative, drive, and passion to help meet our customers’ needs, and we know we’ll find people at Tampa.”
Spot’s new location is approximately 26,000 square feet of space that helps facilitate a collaborative and open work environment – equipped with ergonomic furniture, multifunctional space, and integrated technology. The space also allows room for more than 245 people, which Spot plans to rent out over the next three years. Filling sales, logistics, and technology positions will be Spot’s initial focus.
With over 4,000 businesses, national and regional headquarters, small businesses, and start-ups, Westshore said Tampa largest employment center. In addition to office space, Westshore offers green spaces, plazas, retail, hotel, and residential spaces designed to work seamlessly together in a sophisticated urban setting.
“Being in the Westshore Business District, an area rich in talent and well-known Tampa businesses, is exactly where Spot can continue to grow and make an impact,” said Craig HunterDirector of Spot Operations.
Founded in 2009 by Andrew Elsener and Andy Schenck, Spot experienced continuous growth every year. In 2021, it saw record-breaking success over the $710 million of gross income. That pattern of success continues through 2022 with something planned $1 billion of gross income. The company has more than 500 employees across its locations Indianapolis, Indiana, Charlotte, North Carolinaand Tempe, Arizona.
To learn more about open positions at Spot, visit spotinc.com/careers, and to learn more about open tech positions, visit Spot’s technology company, Red Technologies, at redtms.com/careers.
About the Spot
As one of the fastest growing logistics companies in North America, Spot is built on relationships, combining 24/7 support with a proven, passionate, and dedicated team of logistics professionals. Spot provides custom, tailored logistics solutions for shipping challenges through relentless effort, industry knowledge, and advanced technologies. Founded in 2009 with the vision of a better way to move freight, Spot has more than 500 employees at locations across the US in Indianapolis, Charlotteand Tempe. For more information, visit Spot’s website at spotinc.com and follow Spot on social media: Facebook (Spot), Twitter (SpotFreight), LinkedIn (Spot Freight), Instagram (spotfreight), and TikTok (spotfreight).
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