Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
Job in
Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22032, USA
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Sterling Inspired Staffing.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Sales Consultant -
Business
Business Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the job Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
MUST HAVES:
- 5+ years of proven sales success in freight brokerage, logistics, freight forwarding, specialized freight, ground transportation.
- Ability for local travel to visit clients.
- Results-driven mindset with a track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth
- Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple client interactions efficiently
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop solutions for complex supply chain challenges
- Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
The Freight Forwarding Sales Executive will lead the charge to develop new commercial business in the U.S.
- Youll be responsible for identifying new clients and selling our logistics solutions. A hunter mentality is a must in this role.
- Youll work collaboratively with our operations team to implement services and solutions for your clients and support our growth goals.
- Build market position by locating, developing, defining and closing new business; arrange daily business development meetings with prospective clients
- Become a subject matter expert on our services offered, and remain up to date on industry related news
- Meet weekly with operations management and develop close and cooperative working relationships with operations staff to ensure customer needs and company objectives are being met
- Develop a growth strategy and set quotas focused both on financial gain and profitability to meet ambitious revenue targets
- Follow up with new clients and operations to ensure a seamless implementation when onboarding new clients
- Perform market research to continually identify new pipeline opportunities; presenting and demonstrating the value of products and services to prospective buyers
1 or 2 meetings yearly with overnight travel.
Health Insurance (70% #emp#loyer# Paid), 2 Weeks vacation to start, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) Match
Career Advancement:
Opportunities for professional development
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