Leadership Development Program (Sales Track)

Mainfreight Americas; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainfreight Americas in Los Angeles invites recent grads to join a Leadership Development Program focused on sales, business development, and leadership in global logistics. You'll learn ocean freight fundamentals and client-facing skills while rotating through operations and sales activities.

This program is designed to build career-ready professionals who can grow into leadership roles within a fast-paced, international logistics company that values initiative and relationship-building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with others.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of ocean freight operations and global supply chains.
• Work closely with operations teams to understand how freight moves around the world.
• Assist with customer communications and account support.
• Participate in customer visits and business development activities.
• Develop consultative selling skills and customer relationship strategies.
• Research prospective customers and identify growth opportunities.
• Learn how to prepare freight quotations and transportation solutions.
• Build relationships with carriers, vendors, and customers.
• Attend sales training, branch meetings, and development sessions.
• Support branch growth initiatives and special projects.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Launch Your Career in Sales and Global Logistics

Are you a natural relationship builder? Do you enjoy meeting new people, solving problems, and creating opportunities?

We are looking for ambitious, driven, and entrepreneurial individuals to join our Leadership Development Program within our Los Angeles Ocean Branch. This program is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about building a career in sales, business development, and leadership.

No logistics experience is required.

We believe the best sales professionals understand the business they represent. That's why you'll first learn the fundamentals of international freight forwarding and supply chain logistics before developing the sales, customer relationship, and business development skills necessary for long-term success.

This is not simply a sales job. It's an opportunity to build a career with a company that develops future leaders from within.

About Us

What began as an entrepreneurial venture with a single truck has grown into a global logistics organization generating over $3 billion in annual revenue. Today, we provide international freight forwarding, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions through a worldwide network of branches and partners.

Our Los Angeles Ocean Branch plays a key role in managing international ocean freight shipments connecting North America with global markets. This is a fast-paced environment where every day presents new opportunities to solve problems, build relationships, and create value for customers.

About the Program

Our Leadership Development Program provides hands-on training and real-world business experience designed to prepare participants for a future in logistics sales and leadership.

You will gain exposure to:

• Ocean import and export operations
• Customer service and account management
• Freight forwarding and supply chain solutions
• Pricing and quoting
• Carrier and vendor relationships
• Sales strategy and business development
• Customer retention and growth
• Branch operations and profitability
• Leadership and team development

By building a strong operational foundation, you'll develop the knowledge and credibility needed to become a trusted advisor to customers and a future leader within the organization.

What You'll Do

During the program, you will:

• Learn the fundamentals of ocean freight operations and global supply chains.
• Work closely with operations teams to understand how freight moves around the world.
• Assist with customer communications and account support.
• Participate in customer visits and business development activities.
• Develop consultative selling skills and customer relationship strategies.
• Research prospective customers and identify growth opportunities.
• Learn how to prepare freight quotations and transportation solutions.
• Build relationships with carriers, vendors, and customers.
• Attend sales training, branch meetings, and development sessions.
• Support branch growth initiatives and special projects.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will transition into a greater customer-facing and business development role.

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and connect with others.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, athletics, or leadership experience.
• Interest in sales, business development, logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of challenges.
• Desire to build a long-term career and grow into leadership opportunities.
• Comfort interacting with customers and building professional relationships.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Curious and eager to learn
• Resilient and adaptable
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Customer-focused
• Comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone
• Interested in long-term career growth

We value attitude, character, work ethic, and potential as much as previous experience.

Training & Development

As part of the Leadership Development Program, you will receive:

• Structured onboarding and operational training
• One-on-one coaching and mentorship
• Sales and business development training
• Exposure to all aspects of the logistics business
• Opportunities to work directly with experienced sales and operational leaders
• Leadership development and personal growth opportunities
• Increasing responsibility based on performance and initiative

Our culture is built on promoting from within, and your career progression will be determined by your drive, performance, and ability to create value for customers and the business.

Why Join Us?

• Learn a global business from the ground up.
• Develop professional sales and leadership skills.
• Join a company that promotes from within.
• Work alongside experienced industry leaders.
• Build meaningful relationships with customers across a variety of industries.
• Be part of a growing global organization with entrepreneurial values and a people-first culture.
• Create a long-term career with significant growth opportunities.