Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
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United States · New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
Overview:
We are seeking a driven and experienced Freight Forwarding Sales Representative to join our growing team. This is a regional role covering the New York and New Jersey market, with the ability to sell nationally. The ideal candidate brings an established book of business, deep industry knowledge, and a proven track record of generating revenue in freight forwarding or third-party logistics (3PL).
Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow a portfolio of domestic and/or international freight forwarding clients
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target trade lanes and service lines
- Manage and retain existing client relationships, ensuring service satisfaction and account growth
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of client shipments
- Meet and exceed individual sales targets and gross profit goals
- Represent the company at industry events and client meetings as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, or logistics
- Demonstrated track record with $1M–$5M+ in annual gross sales
- Gross profit margin experience of 18–30%
- Strong knowledge of one or more of the following service areas:
- **International:** Ocean (import/export), Air Freight (import/export)
- **Domestic:** LTL/FTL Trucking, Warehousing, Drayage, Hazmat, Refrigerated, Heavy Haul, Expedited
- **Cross-Border:** Canada, Mexico
- Familiarity with key trade lanes (Transatlantic, Transpacific, Asia, Latin America, Europe)
- Ability to speak to active client base, contract volume, and transferable business
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience selling both domestic and international services
- Knowledge of special commodities or niche freight categories
- Existing relationships with shippers in the NY/NJ region
- Experience working with freight forwarding companies ranging from mid-size to enterprise level
- **Commission:** Competitive structure based on gross profit
- **Benefits:** Health insurance, dental, PTO, and additional standard benefits (stipend negotiable for smaller company placements)
We are seeking a driven and experienced Freight Forwarding Sales Representative to join our growing team. This is a regional role covering the New York and New Jersey market, with the ability to sell nationally. The ideal candidate brings an established book of business, deep industry knowledge, and a proven track record of generating revenue in freight forwarding or third-party logistics (3PL).
Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow a portfolio of domestic and/or international freight forwarding clients
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target trade lanes and service lines
- Manage and retain existing client relationships, ensuring service satisfaction and account growth
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless execution of client shipments
- Meet and exceed individual sales targets and gross profit goals
- Represent the company at industry events and client meetings as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding, 3PL, or logistics
- Demonstrated track record with $1M–$5M+ in annual gross sales
- Gross profit margin experience of 18–30%
- Strong knowledge of one or more of the following service areas:
- **International:** Ocean (import/export), Air Freight (import/export)
- **Domestic:** LTL/FTL Trucking, Warehousing, Drayage, Hazmat, Refrigerated, Heavy Haul, Expedited
- **Cross-Border:** Canada, Mexico
- Familiarity with key trade lanes (Transatlantic, Transpacific, Asia, Latin America, Europe)
- Ability to speak to active client base, contract volume, and transferable business
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience selling both domestic and international services
- Knowledge of special commodities or niche freight categories
- Existing relationships with shippers in the NY/NJ region
- Experience working with freight forwarding companies ranging from mid-size to enterprise level
- **Commission:** Competitive structure based on gross profit
- **Benefits:** Health insurance, dental, PTO, and additional standard benefits (stipend negotiable for smaller company placements)
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