Director, Freight Forwarding Sales

Job details Chicago This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sam Fairhurst Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year A bit about us Company Overview: Our client is a global leader in end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, connecting businesses worldwide through integrated transportation, freight forwarding, terminal operations, and technology-driven services. Why join us Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork are valued. You’ll be part of a team that embraces challenges, celebrates success, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to customers worldwide. Compensation: Base Salary + Car Allowance + Commission + Bonus Not only that, but they offer great benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Company-paid basic life insurance. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 3.5%. Generous paid time off, including 80 hours of sick leave, 80 hours of vacation annually with additional accrual based on tenure, and 7 paid holidays. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing additional personal and professional support. The Director, Freight Forwarding Sales The Director, Freight Forwarding Sales is a hands-on player/coach responsible for leading a regional sales team, driving new business development, growing strategic accounts, and expanding market share across the U.S. This role partners closely with leadership to execute growth strategies, increase revenue, and develop a high-performing sales organization. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of freight forwarding sales professionals. Partner with leadership to develop and execute regional sales strategies. Drive revenue growth through new business acquisition and expansion of existing accounts. Identify opportunities to penetrate key accounts through cross-selling and relationship building. Improve sales effectiveness, win rates, and overall market performance. Qualifications 5+ years of B2B sales management experience. Freight forwarding industry experience required. Customer-focused with a track record of building long-term client relationships and delivering tailored solutions. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot