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Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

CS Recruiting
El Segundo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

Our client is looking for a Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to add to their team.

Job Type: Full-time/hybrid

Responsibilities

  • Identify prospects, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business in all service categories offered.
  • Meet weekly, monthly, and annual contact and sales quotas through the successful implementation of sales and marketing strategies and tactics.
  • Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service and identification of potential new sales opportunities.
  • Prepare professional and accurate presentations, quotes, and proposals.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive client SOPs and work closely with operations and customer service teams.

Experience

  • Minimum 3- 5 years of sales experience at an NVOCC or Freight Forwarder or steamship line.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Self-motivated, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Goal-oriented and self-disciplined to produce results.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Naturally self-confident, enthusiastic, and persuasive.
  • Impeccable negotiation skills.
  • Have an overall positive, can-do attitude.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective presentation and customer relations skills.
  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Ability, and willingness, to travel.
  • A valid Driver’s License.

This position offers a competitive base salary.

Related to: Air Export, Air Import, Global Export Shipment, Air Freight, Air Cargo, International, Customs, CTPAT, TSA, Freight Forwarding, International Freight, Domestic Freight, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Domestic, International, International Shipping, Steamship, Logistics, Customs, Customs Brokerage, Import, Export, Air, Ocean, NVOCC, Intermodal, Drayage, Container Shipment, Container, Port Drayage, International Shipment, Port, Cargo, Rail, Domestic. Ocean Export, Ocean Import, Global Export Shipment, Ocean Freight, Ocean Containers, International, Customs, CTPAT, lead generation, networking, cold calling, revenue growth, negotiate rates, customer service, RFP, RFQ, business development, enterprise, CRM, prospect, client development, client relationships, Independent Contributor, Team Player, Individual Contributor, IC

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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