Freight Forwarding Sales Executive (Remote)

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job 11544
  • Salary: $65,000$125,000
Our client was founded in 2002 and continues to stand for exceptional proactive services. The satisfaction of their customers with whom they maintain fair and long-term relationships is their priority. Our client provides individual consultations and rely on seamless communication, both with customers as well as within their teams.

Freight Forwarding Sales Executive (Remote)

Job Type: Full-time; Remote

Responsibilities:
  • Proactively seek out and develop new business opportunities across ocean freight, air freight, and logistics services.
  • Build and nurture strong client relationships to ensure customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Create and execute effective sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue and volume targets.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify areas of opportunity.
  • Work closely with the operations and management team to ensure seamless onboarding and execution of client shipments.
  • Gradually build and lead a high-performing sales team as the business scales.
Experience:
  • Proven experience in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or NVOCC sales (3+ years is preferred).
  • Deep understanding of shipping, global trade, and logistics processes.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • A self-starter with a “hunter” mentality and drive for results.
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating in a team setting.
  • Leadership potential with an interest in helping develop a department.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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