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Sales Director – International Freight Forwarding

Bradley David Associates
Texas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026

Bradley David Associates is looking for an experienced and results-driven Sales Director to lead business growth initiatives focused on international air and ocean freight forwarding services across Transpacific and Transatlantic trade lanes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow international air and ocean freight LCL/ FCL forwarding business.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across Transpacific and Transatlantic trade lanes.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, customer presentations, proposal development, pricing strategy, negotiation, and contract closure.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and gross profit objectives.
  • Utilize CRM systems to manage sales pipelines, forecasts, and customer engagement activities.
  • Represent the organization at industry trade shows, networking events, and customer meetings.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Minimum 10 years of sales experience within international freight forwarding or NVOCC environments.
  • Strong expertise in international air freight and ocean freight services.
  • Proven success developing business across Transpacific and/or Transatlantic trade lanes.
  • Existing customer relationships within import/export, manufacturing, retail, automotive, or industrial sectors preferred.
  • Strong understanding of: Incoterms, Customs and international trade compliance, Carrier routing and pricing structures, Supply chain and logistics operations
  • Demonstrated ability to generate new business and close large strategic accounts.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000

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