Account Executive (Sales) – Global Freight Forwarding

FMi Logistics Incorporated

Calgary

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health & Dental Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

On-site parking

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Calgary is seeking an Account Executive (Sales) to engage with customers in Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding services. This role involves developing sales strategies, prospecting new business, and ensuring high service delivery. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 3-5 years of experience in freight forwarding sales, and strong communications skills. This hybrid position offers competitive health benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

3-5 years of successful sales records in Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding.
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Current CIFFA Certification is a benefit.

Responsibilities

Engage with new and existing customers to provide tailored sales solutions.
Research and build new and existing accounts through outreach.
Achieve monthly quotas of qualified opportunities.

Skills

Cross-Cultural Communications

Negotiation skills

Leadership & team management

Global Freight Forwarding market expertise

Experience in Social Media Marketing

Excellent verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Prospecting tools

Job description

About FMi Logistics

FMi is a leading freight forwarding and logistics company, providing efficient and reliable solutions to businesses worldwide since 1996, with its headquarters in Calgary, Western Canada and in presence in Eastern Canada. FMi Logistics delivers dependable, damage‑free transportation and commercial warehousing solutions, saving your business valuable time and money. With extensive experience in global supply chain operations, we excel in fostering strong business relationships and ensuring smooth product flow across diverse marketplaces. Our services offer personalized attention, constant communication, and competitive pricing. Trust our experienced team for warehousing, shipping, and logistics solutions, and elevate your business with reliable, cost‑effective services.

Job Title: Account Executive (Sales) – Global Freight Forwarding

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for engaging with both new and existing customers, with a specific focus on Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding services. The individual will work to understand customer needs, provide tailored sales solutions, and ensure high service delivery throughout the freight forwarding process. Targeting, securing, and onboarding new customers will be a key KPI for this role. The successful candidate will identify customer logistics needs, present customized freight solutions, and drive revenue growth through strategic selling and account management. Responsibilities include prospecting for new business opportunities and collaborating with operations to ensure seamless execution of freight‑forwarding shipments. A strong understanding of global trade, transportation regulations, and customer service excellence will be key to success in this role.

You Want to Do This

A. Business Development

Develop and implement outbound sales and business development strategies specific to the Air and Ocean target market.
Help create and prioritize strategic target account lists.
Generate new leads, identify and contact decision‑makers, screen potential business opportunities, and populate a sales tracker.
Research and build new and existing accounts (adding new leads/contacts, sending emails, and strategic cold calling).
Conduct cold‑calling and warm‑calling campaigns.
Maintain pipeline call tracker for weekly reporting. Sales pipeline meetings.
Conduct high‑level conversations with Senior Executives on prospective accounts.
Mine, validate, and close leads coming into FMi from website enquiries.
Set up a new client onboarding meeting with the assigned operations team to “hand off” the client.
Achieve monthly quotas of qualified opportunities and close ratios.
Manage proposal response process, including detailed RFP requirements and content creation with inputs from various internal and external sources.

B. Strategic Market Analysis and Planning

Be able to assess global market trends, identify potential opportunities, and develop comprehensive sales strategies.
Must have foresight, meticulous planning, and the agility to adapt strategies in response to market fluctuations.
Must master this skill to be able to anticipate market needs and guide the sales team towards achieving local and international sales targets.

You Know & Have These Things Already

1. Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, or a related field (equivalent work experience may be considered).
Solid sales performer with at least 3‑5 years of successful sales records, specifically in Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding.
Turn on that ability to tap into global opportunities while working alongside freight forwarding operations.
Specific Logistics, supply chain, or Freight knowledge – Supply chain education & knowledge is considered of great value.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in using CRM and prospecting tools.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for client visits.
Current CIFFA Certification is a benefit.
Experience in working remotely.

2. Qualifications / Skills

Cross‑Cultural Communications, Competence and Adaptability
Negotiation skills
Leadership & team management
Global Freight Forwarding market expertise.
3‑5 years of experience in freight forwarding sales.
Experience in Social Media Marketing skills and PowerPoint presentations.
Experience in building and nurturing Sales Pipeline.
The ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders, coupled with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communications, multilingual skills are of high value.

You Should Know This About the Job

Along with your salary, you will have a Performance Incentive component, a car and phone allowance.
You will have plenty of incentives to continue learning and growing your skills through an Education Reimbursement program and our support.
Working at a rapidly expanding company means you will have plenty of interesting assignments, lots of diverse challenges, and opportunities for career growth.
We care about outcomes, and we like results‑driven people.
We believe in a teamwork environment, where one of us succeeds, we all succeed.
We like creative problem‑solvers and curious people.

Are You a Good Fit?

Think you have what it takes? Are you ready to join a great team? Does your career path include growing into the role of a high‑performing Business Development Executive? We are ready to hire the right person immediately!

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