Air Cargo Sales Agent

ACE - Alliance Cargo Express. Inc; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based compensation

Job summary

Alliance Cargo Express, Inc. in Jamaica, NY near JFK Airport is seeking an experienced Air Cargo Sales Agent to join our team.

You will develop new business, quote air freight services, and work with operations to provide competitive solutions. Ideal candidates have background in air freight or logistics, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to build long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in air freight, freight forwarding, logistics, or transportation sales preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of international air cargo operations is a strong advantage.
• Ability to develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with CargoWise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and generate air freight sales opportunities.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Prepare and follow up on air freight quotations.
• Work closely with operations and pricing teams to provide competitive solutions.
• Identify new customers, freight forwarders, exporters, and logistics partners.
• Negotiate rates and service conditions with customers.
• Follow up on quotes and convert opportunities into confirmed shipments.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information in the company system.
• Meet established sales and revenue targets.

Skills

Air freight

Freight forwarding

Logistics

Sales

Communication

Negotiation

Independent work

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Alliance Cargo Express, Inc. is looking for an experienced Air Cargo Sales Agent to join our team in Jamaica, NY, near JFK Airport.

The ideal candidate has experience in air freight forwarding, understands international cargo transportation, and is comfortable developing new business while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and generate air freight sales opportunities
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
• Prepare and follow up on air freight quotations
• Work closely with operations and pricing teams to provide competitive solutions
• Identify new customers, freight forwarders, exporters, and logistics partners
• Negotiate rates and service conditions with customers
• Follow up on quotes and convert opportunities into confirmed shipments
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information in the company system
• Meet established sales and revenue targets

Qualifications

• Previous experience in air freight, freight forwarding, logistics, or transportation sales preferred
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of international air cargo operations is a strong advantage
• Ability to develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Experience with CargoWise is a plus

What We Offer

• Commission / performance‑based compensation
• Established air freight infrastructure and operational support
• Access to competitive airline rates and international transportation solutions
• Opportunity to develop an existing and growing customer base
• Full‑time, on‑site position near JFK Airport