Sales Director - Freight Forwarding

Responsibilities

• Identify , target, and secure new business opportunities in ocean, air, and intermodal transportation.
• Develop a robust sales pipeline through cold calling, networking, and customer visits.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with operations, customer service, and finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Prepare and deliver customized proposals and pricing solutions to meet customer needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
• Provide regular sales reports, forecasts, and updates on customer activity to management.
• Attend relevant industry events and trade shows to expand networks and promote GFS's capabilities.
• Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business , Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales with a strong record of new business acquisition.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-driven, resilient, and capable of working independently to meet targets.
• Solid understanding of international logistics , trade lanes, and customs processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events.
• If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging role, we encourage you to apply for this position.
• Compensation/Benefits:
• The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $135,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
• Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO , company holidays.
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Additional Information

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: Global Freight Services (GFS), an affiliate of Li & Fung, is a leading global freight forwarder providing ocean, air, and intermodal transportation services. With a worldwide network and strong partnerships, we deliver integrated, scalable, and cost-efficient logistics solutions, including CFS warehousing, customs brokerage, vendor management, and control tower services. Our experienced team ensures your goods move seamlessly from factory to final destination . Learn more at www.gfsmanagement.com Position Summary We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Sales Director to join our US team. This individual contributor role is centered on driving new business growth and expanding GFS's customer base. The position focuses on hands-on prospecting, pipeline development, and converting new opportunities into long-term customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building customer relationships, and achieving sales targets across ocean, air, and intermodal freight forwarding .

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