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Sales Executive - Freight & Cross-Border Logistics

Full-time

Trystum

About the Company

We are a technology-driven logistics and supply chain provider specializing in international air freight cross-border e-commerce shipping and end-to-end global trade solutions. We empower businesses to expand globally by simplifying customs clearance warehousing and worldwide delivery through streamlined operations and modern digital platforms.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced high-performing Sales Executive to drive commercial growth and expand our client this role you will prospect pitch and close new B2B accounts across cross-border e-commerce sellers manufacturers and enterprise shippers requiring international air freight and global parcel solutions.

The ideal candidate brings a proven record of success in freight forwarding and logistics sales deep familiarity with international trade and customs workflows and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • New Business Development: Actively generate and qualify leads through outbound prospecting cold outreach professional networking and industry events.
  • Solution Selling: Consult with prospective clients to identify supply chain pain points and propose tailored air freight customs and cross-border delivery solutions.
  • Deal Negotiation & Closing: Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact and rate quotation to commercial contract negotiations and onboarding.
  • Account Transition & Growth: Collaborate with operations and client onboarding teams to ensure smooth account launches while identifying upselling opportunities across existing lanes.
  • Market Intelligence: Track competitive offerings lane pricing shifts and international shipping regulations to spot emerging market opportunities.
  • Pipeline Management: Maintain structured pipeline reporting activity logging and revenue forecasting within the CRM.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: 3 years of successful B2B sales experience in freight forwarding international logistics or cross-border shipping.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of international air freight forwarding customs clearance processes and global fulfillment.
  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding revenue targets and quotas in an outbound sales role.
  • Communication & Negotiation: Strong communication presentation and contract negotiation skills with C-suite and supply chain decision-makers.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with modern CRM platforms sales engagement tools and standard office productivity suites.
  • Drive: Self-motivated and adaptable with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Established book of business or network within e-commerce consumer goods or retail manufacturing.
  • Prior experience selling tech-enabled logistics platforms or digital forwarding solutions.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary plus an uncapped performance commission structure.
  • Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
  • Strong career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding global network.
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