Sales Director USA

ZIMLog; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIMLog USA is seeking a commercially driven Sales Director to lead our sales organization, grow revenue and profitability, and develop a high-performing team in the dynamic freight forwarding sector. You will be close to customers, market needs, and pricing strategy, shaping our commercial approach globally.

This hands-on role emphasizes sales leadership, strategic growth, and development of innovative logistics solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales and business development in freight forwarding.
• Proven success in generating new business and growing customer portfolios.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing sales teams.
• Strong knowledge of logistics pricing, procurement, costing, and negotiations.
• Experience working with CRM systems and sales performance metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to support growth and profitability.
• Manage and grow your portfolio of customers and prospects.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand relationships.
• Develop innovative logistics solutions based on market needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.
• Lead a high-performing sales team with clear goals and KPIs; coach and manage performance.
• Build strong partnerships with customers, carriers, agents, and logistics providers; oversee pricing, procurement, and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical/problem solving

Independent decision making

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At ZIMLog USA, we're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Director to lead our sales organization while remaining close to customers and the market. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on sales leader who enjoys both developing people and winning business.

In this role, you'll be responsible for driving revenue and profitability growth, expanding our customer base, developing strategic customer relationships, and leading a high-performing sales team. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and have a strong background in freight forwarding, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Drive Business Growth

• Develop and execute sales strategies that support continued business growth and profitability.
• Manage and grow your own portfolio of customers and prospects.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships.
• Develop innovative logistics solutions and service offerings based on market needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.

Lead and Develop the Sales Team

• Lead a high-performing Sales team.
• Set clear goals, performance expectations, and KPIs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support team development through regular feedback, coaching, and performance management.

Strengthen Customer and Supplier Relationships

• Build strong partnerships with customers, carriers, agents, and logistics providers.
• Oversee pricing, procurement, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure competitive and profitable pricing solutions that meet customer needs.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 5+ years of sales and business development experience within the freight forwarding industry (must).
• Proven success in generating new business, growing customer portfolios, and delivering profitable results.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing sales teams.
• Strong knowledge of logistics pricing, procurement, costing, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience working with CRM systems and sales performance metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people-development capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and customer-facing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communicator and negotiator.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound commercial decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join ZIMLog?

At ZIMLog, you'll have the opportunity to influence business growth, shape commercial strategy, and develop a talented sales team while working within a global logistics organization. We value initiative, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus, and we're looking for leaders who are ready to make a meaningful impact.