Sales/Operations

Velocity Logistics Hiring; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Logistics Hiring in Hawthorne, CA seeks a hands-on Sales & Operations Executive to run the freight forwarding office alongside the owner. The role covers sales development, client relations, and day-to-day operations in ocean and air freight, with strong growth potential into senior leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a small business, delivering reliable service to customers, agents, carriers, and airlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding sales and operations in ocean and air.
• Strong operations and customer service skills.
• Sales ability or a commercial mindset.
• Highly organized, intelligent, and proactive.
• Good communication skills and a likable, professional approach.
• Comfortable working in a small business environment.

Responsibilities

• Seeking sales opportunities with new clients and existing clients in ocean and air with freight operations knowledge is advantageous
• Communicate with customers, agents, carriers, and airlines
• Support sales and maintain strong customer relationships
• Help improve office processes and solve issues as they arise

Skills

Freight forwarding sales

Operations management

Customer service

Sales mindset

Job description

Sales & Operations Executive

Freight Forwarding – Ocean & Air
Hawthorne, Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $60,000–$80,000 per year - depending on experience

Profile

We are looking for a smart, reliable, and personable all-rounder to join our freight forwarding business in a key role covering both Sales and Operations knowledge. This person will work closely with the owner to help run the office and manage day-to-day freight forwarding activity, with the opportunity to grow into a Senior Leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Seeking sales opportunities with new clients and existing clients in ocean and air with freight operations knowledge is advantageous
• Communicate with customers, agents, carriers, and airlines
• Support sales and maintain strong customer relationships
• Help improve office processes and solve issues as they arise

Requirements

• Experience in freight forwarding sales and operations in and ocean and air
• Strong operations and customer service skills
• Sales ability or a commercial mindset
• Highly organized, intelligent, and proactive
• Good communication skills and a likable, professional approach
• Comfortable working in a small business environment

This is a hands-on role for someone who can think independently, keep things moving, and help run the business alongside the owner.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or hold a current/valid work visa.