Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – International Freight Forwarding – Midwest (Remote/Hybrid) About the Company We are representing a well-established international freight forwarder with a growing global presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. The organization provides end-to-end logistics solutions across international air and ocean freight, supported by a strong operational network and long-standing global partnerships. As part of continued growth across the U.S. market, the company is looking to strengthen its Midwest commercial presence. About the Role This is a Midwest-based business development position focused on growing international freight forwarding business across key European trade lanes. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience selling international logistics solutions, alongside an existing customer base or strong industry relationships tied to Europe-focused business. This opportunity is suited to a commercially driven hunter looking to join a mid-sized forwarder with strong infrastructure, global support, and long-term growth potential. Key Responsibilities Generate new business across international air and ocean freight services Develop relationships with importers and exporters operating across European trade lanes Build and manage a pipeline of prospective customer accounts Promote full-service freight forwarding and logistics solutions Manage the sales process from prospecting through onboarding and account growth Collaborate with international operations and pricing teams to deliver tailored solutions Identify opportunities for long-term account development and revenue growth Candidate Requirements Proven success within freight forwarding or international logistics sales Strong understanding of EU trade lanes and global freight markets Existing customer base or transferable book of business preferred Track record of generating and developing new business opportunities Experience selling air freight, ocean freight, and supply chain solutions Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently What You Can Expect Midwest-based role with remote/hybrid flexibility Strong base salary plus competitive commission structure Opportunity to join a growing mid-sized international forwarder High level of autonomy and commercial ownership Global operational support across the U.S., Europe, and Asia Long-term growth opportunities within an expanding organization #J-18808-Ljbffr Navitex