Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

FreightTAS LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FreightTAS LLC in El Segundo/Los Angeles, CA is hiring a Sales Executive for Freight Forwarding with a hunter mentality. Salary is $80k/$100k base and commission; office-based 5 days a week with mileage reimbursement on client visits.

Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US. The client helps businesses move goods worldwide by managing international shipping, customs compliance, and warehousing, connecting Asia, NA and Europe.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience directly selling Ocean and/or Air freight services within a freight forwarder.
• International Freight Forwarding Experience a MUST.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Seek out new clients and build a book of business through prospecting and networking.
• Generate and secure new business, grow customer base and maintain relationships.
• Set and track sales targets, activity metrics, and KPIs to drive performance.
• Meet monthly revenue quota and travel locally for client meetings.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Excellent communication

Proficiency in English

MS Office

Freight sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding - Hunter mentality
Salary - $80k/$100k base and commission and excellent benefits
Location: El Segundo/Los Angeles, CA
Office based 5 days a week and mileage reimbursed on client visits
Sorry, Visa/sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.

The client helps businesses move goods around the world smoothly by managing international shipping, customs compliance, and warehousing. Our projects primarily connect Asia's manufacturing and logistics hubs with each other, and with North America and Europe, creating seamless trade links across continents. It has a worldwide network, serving customers through more than 150 offices, 80 contract logistics operations, and over 200 strategic partner agents across China, India, Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Seek out new clients and build a book of business through prospecting and networking — cold calling, electronic media, seminars, trade shows, and in-person presentations
• Generate business leads internally and externally, secure new business and grow customer base, develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Set and track sales targets, activity metrics, and other necessary KPIs to drive performance
• Meet the monthly revenue quota set by Sales Management
• Understand Asia Market and deeply knowledgeable about needs and trends.
• Present the clients full-service offering: Ocean Import/Export, Air Import/Export, Contract Logistics and Warehousing, Trucking, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage
• Maintain communication with internal teams and with overseas offices
• Travel locally for client meetings and presentations
• Other assignments may be directed by the Management

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years' experience directly selling Ocean and/or Air freight services within a freight forwarder
• International Freight Forwarding Experience a MUST
• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency in English
• Bilingual or Asian language a PLUS but not required
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Solid understanding of the local territory and its market opportunities
• High emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and a hunter mentality
• Ability to travel locally to meet with clients
• Bachelor's Degree or higher (preferred) but not required