Business Development Executive

Radius International, Inc.; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Annual Leave

Performance Incentives

Professional Development

Job summary

Radius International, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Executive for freight forwarding to drive new business and strengthen client relationships.

The role involves leading sales strategies across air, sea, and land freight, and collaborating with operations and finance to ensure exceptional client experiences. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in freight forwarding or logistics sales, a strong grasp of global trade processes, and a proven sales track record.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of freight forwarding/logistics sales experience.
• Strong understanding of international shipping, customs regulations, and global trade processes.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in international and domestic freight forwarding (air, sea, land).
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, agents, and partners for long-term growth.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations for potential clients.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, customer service, and finance) to deliver seamless client experiences.

Skills

Freight forwarding sales

International shipping knowledge

Sales targets achievement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Executive – Freight Forwarding

Location:Bensenville IL
Employment Type:Full-Time
Experience Level:Mid-Senior

About Us:

Radius International Inc., is a leading player in the global logistics and freight forwarding industry, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions by air, sea, and land. We are driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success - and we're looking for a dynamicBusiness Development Executiveto help us expand our market presence and strengthen our client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in international and domestic freight forwarding (air, sea, and land).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agents, and partners to ensure long-term growth.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and presentations for potential clients.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, customer service, and finance) to deliver seamless client experiences.

Requirements:

• Minimum3-5 years of experienceinfreight forwarding / logistics sales.
• Strong understanding of international shipping, customs regulations, and global trade processes.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary + attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, Dental, Life and disability insurance, annual leave, and performance incentives.
• Professional development opportunitiesand ongoing sales training.
• Supportive team environment and exposure to a global network.
• Recognition and rewards for high performance.