Global Sales Manager

WR Logistics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics is seeking a Global Sales Executive in the Portland, OR area to identify, develop, and secure new freight forwarding business across the market and surrounding region. You will build long-term relationships with importers, exporters and international businesses, delivering tailored freight and logistics solutions that drive value.

You will develop a strategic plan, build a strong sales pipeline, and negotiate terms while working with operations and pricing to ensure a seamless

Qualifications

• Must have proven success in freight forwarding or international logistics sales.
• Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight services.
• Established network within the Portland or wider Pacific Northwest market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic new business plan
• Identify and secure new air, ocean and multimodal freight opportunities
• Build and manage a strong, sustainable sales pipeline
• Prospect through networking, referrals, market research and direct engagement
• Meet with prospective customers to understand their international supply chain requirements
• Prepare and present competitive freight forwarding solutions
• Negotiate commercial agreements and close new business
• Collaborate with operations, pricing and overseas offices to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline and forecasting information
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events

Skills

Freight forwarding sales

International logistics

Portland market network

Job description

Salary: $120,000 base salary plus uncapped commission

An outstanding opportunity has become available for an experienced freight forwarding sales professional to join a highly respected global logistics leader.

The company has an excellent reputation across the international freight forwarding market, an extensive global network and a strong portfolio of air, ocean and multimodal logistics solutions. You will be supported by an established operational infrastructure while having the autonomy to develop new business and build a high-value sales pipeline.

With a competitive $120,000 base salary and uncapped commission, this opportunity offers exceptional earning potential alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role

As Global Sales Executive, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new freight forwarding business across the Portland market and surrounding region.

You will build long-term relationships with importers, exporters and international businesses, providing tailored freight and logistics solutions that deliver genuine commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic new business plan
• Identify and secure new air, ocean and multimodal freight opportunities
• Build and manage a strong, sustainable sales pipeline
• Prospect through networking, referrals, market research and direct engagement
• Meet with prospective customers to understand their international supply chain requirements
• Prepare and present competitive freight forwarding solutions
• Negotiate commercial agreements and successfully close new business
• Work closely with operations, pricing and overseas offices to deliver a seamless customer experience
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline and forecasting information
• Represent the business professionally at customer meetings and industry events

About You

• Proven success in freight forwarding or international logistics sales
• Strong knowledge of air and ocean freight services
• An established network within the Portland or wider Pacific Northwest market would be high