Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Linktal Recruitment; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 121,500 - 148,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous commission structure

Hybrid working model

Job summary

A major freight forwarding firm in Adelaide is seeking a sales professional to drive new business acquisition. This role offers up to $135k base salary plus superannuation and commissions, with a hybrid working model allowing for 2 days working from home. The ideal candidate should have freight forwarding sales experience or related operations experience with a desire to shift into sales. A generous commission structure rewards successful performance. Apply now for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Freight forwarding sales experience is essential.
• Interest in growing into sales for those with ops/commercial experience.
• Understanding of rates and quoting in the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Hunt and win new business.
• Build a pipeline and open doors across sea and air freight.
• Work closely with the local leadership team and backend to deliver services.

Skills

Freight forwarding sales experience

Hunter mindset

Understanding of end-to-end sales process

Job description

What could you achieve with real buying power and a strong ADL ops team behind you?

A major Australian-owned freight forwarder with a long-standing Adelaide presence is adding to its sales team.

The foundations are already there. Strong local operations, excellent client retention, and competitive pricing that helps you win business.

Why this role is worth a closer look

• Up to $135k base + super + commissions (stretchable for the right person)
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days WFH once settled
• A generous two-tier commission structure across new and existing business
• Solid buying power and full-service capability across freight, customs, projects, and warehousing — making cross-sell and larger deals easier

You’ll focus on what you do best: hunting and winning new business.

Working closely with the local leadership team, you’ll build your pipeline, open doors across sea and air freight, and rely on a capable backend team to deliver for your clients once you’ve secured them.

This will suit you if

• You have freight forwarding sales experience and a genuine hunter mindset
• Or, you have freight forwarding ops/commercial experience and have an interest in growing into sales
• You understand the end-to-end sales process, including rates and quoting

How to explore this further

You don’t need a fully updated CV to apply.

A short, confidential conversation is enough to see if this is worth progressing.

Click apply now or reach out directly for a discreet chat.

Your application will be handled with strict confidentiality.