Job Overview:
We are seeking a results-driven Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to lead new business development across the U.S. In this high-impact role, you will identify prospective clients, deliver tailored logistics solutions, and help drive company growth. The ideal candidate is a natural hunter with deep logistics expertise, excellent relationship-building skills, and a strong ability to close deals.
Key Responsibilities:
Prospect and acquire new business through lead generation, cold outreach, and in-person meetings
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing satisfaction
Collaborate with internal operations to align client needs with service delivery
Develop and execute growth strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets
Stay current with market trends and industry developments to enhance sales opportunities
Conduct regular client visits locally and coordinate with internal teams for successful onboarding
Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations to key decision-makers
Qualifications & Experience:
5+ years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or related transportation sectors
Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in complex supply chain environments
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelors degree required
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Developmentunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
Freight Forwardingunmatched
Lead Generationunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Persuasion Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Sales Presentationunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Service Deliveryunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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