International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

Mid-America Overseas; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-America Overseas is seeking an International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive in Charleston, SC. This role focuses on driving revenue through a hybrid sales model, combining inside prospecting with in-person engagements to design multimodal logistics solutions for clients.

The position requires 3+ years in freight forwarding operations and a bachelor’s degree, with a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 plus commissions. Travel locally or regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Freight Forwarding, 3PL, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms, ocean/air documentation, and customs protocols.
• Proven sales track record with profitability targets.
• Ability to balance high-volume prospecting with in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Pipeline Development: high-volume inside sales outreach and scheduling meetings.
• Solution Engineering: analyze client supply chains and pitch optimized freight solutions.
• Strategic Rate & Margin Negotiation: collaborate on quotes and bids balancing price and margin.
• Operational Hand-off: transition won accounts to operations and document SOPs.
• Market Tracking: identify opportunities using market intelligence.
• Pipeline Management: keep CRM updated with opportunities and activity.

Skills

Logistics experience

Hybrid sales

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

International Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

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Charleston, SC 29492, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTER001211

Description

The primary focus of this role is to drive profitable revenue and shipment volume growth through a hybrid sales model that combines structured inside sales prospecting and outreach with targeted in person customer engagement. Successful candidate will manage the entire sales lifecycle from prospect identification and qualification through solution development, negotiating and closing, leveraging strong freight forwarding expertise to design competitive, profitable multimodal logistics solutions tailed to customer needs.

Salary Range: $70-80K plus commissions

Key Responsibilities

Pipeline Development: Execute high-volume inside sales outreach to build pipeline, while self-scheduling meetings with local prospects.

Solution Engineering: Analyze prospective clients' current supply chains to identify inefficiencies, transit delays, or cost leaks, and pitch optimized freight solutions.

Strategic Rate & Margin Negotiation: Collaborate with product procurement, and operational desks for quote submission and contract bids. Balance competitive pricing with margin discipline, commensurate with the size, quality and value of each opportunity.

Operational Hand-off: Ensure seamless transition of newly won accounts to the operations teams; Provide input on client requirements for the documentation of customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Market Tracking: Leverage industry knowledge and market intelligence to identify strategic sales opportunities and engage prospective clients in value-driven discussions.

Pipeline Management: Consistent and timely updates of sales pipeline, activity and available opportunity details in the company CRM.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Logistics Experience: 3+ years experience in Freight Forwarding, 3PL, or supply chain operations, with a strong understanding of Incoterms, ocean/air documentation (HBL, MBL, AWB), and customs protocols.

Proven Sales Track Record: 2+ years experience in a sales capacity with a consistent history of meeting or exceeding profitability targets.

Hybrid Sales Agility: Ability to balance the discipline of high-volume digital/phone prospecting with the relationship-building skills needed for formal, in-person strategic meetings.

Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel locally or regionally for client site visits.

Tech Literacy: Experience navigating modern CRM platforms and logistics enterprise software (e.g., CargoWise)

Problem-Solving: Proven ability to think critically under pressure, respond to supply chain challenges and identify effective, commercially sound logistics solutions

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

3 years: Freight Forwarding Operations

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