Director Freight Forwarding Sales

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Director Freight Forwarding Sales to lead end‑to‑end operations across Air, Ocean, and Ground transportation for U.S. domestic and international shipments supporting LATAM, APAC, and EMEA trade lanes. This role has full P&L responsibility and is critical to ensuring secure, compliant, and high‑performance logistics solutions for high‑value technology and facility products. The ideal candidate is a proven freight forwarding leader with strong commercial acumen, a security‑first mindset, and the ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced, global environment. Key Responsibilities Own full branch P&L, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cost control Lead daily freight forwarding operations across air, ocean, and ground modes Ensure reliable execution of import, export, and domestic shipments across global regions Maintain elevated security and chain‑of‑custody controls for high‑value cargo Serve as senior escalation point for customer service, operational disruptions, and risk events Ensure compliance with trade regulations, documentation standards, and internal SOPs Manage and develop high‑performing teams across operations, customer service, and documentation Select, manage, and evaluate carriers, vendors, and overseas partners Drive continuous improvement, operational consistency, and customer satisfaction Collaborate with Sales and Account Management on customer growth and solution design Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent experience 8+ years of freight forwarding experience, with 5+ years in management or branch leadership Proven experience managing Air, Ocean, and Ground forwarding operations Demonstrated success owning and managing branch P&L Strong knowledge of international shipping, documentation, and trade compliance Excellent leadership, decision‑making, and customer escalation skills Proficiency with freight forwarding systems and operational reporting tools Preferred Qualifications Industry certifications (FIATA, IATA, CCLP, trade or security‑related certifications) Experience working with global trade lanes (LATAM, APAC, EMEA) Background in regulated or security‑sensitive supply chains Continuous improvement or Lean experience What We Offer Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives Leadership role with full operational and financial ownership Opportunity to manage complex, high‑value global supply chains Career growth within a global logistics organization Travel 10% Compensation: USD 150K - 180K/ year + sales commissions BlueSky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. BlueSky will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io BlueSky may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications or identifying relevant experience. These tools assist our teams, and all hiring decisions are made following human review. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blue Sky Supply Chain and Logistics