Sales Executive, Freight Forwarding

Job overview

Sales Executive, Freight Forwarding is an onsite role based in El Segundo, CA, with office attendance five days a week and local client visits. Compensation is stated as an $80,000–$100,000 base salary plus commission; the posting also mentions excellent benefits. The client provides international shipping, customs compliance, warehousing, and related logistics services through a worldwide network. The sales executive develops new business and grows an assigned territory by prospecting, building referral relationships, presenting freight and logistics services, and managing the sales cycle through closing. The role supports customer growth and revenue goals while coordinating with internal teams and overseas offices.

What you'll do

• Prospect and network to build a book of business
• generate leads and secure new business
• develop relationships with current and prospective clients and partner banks
• track sales targets, activity metrics, and KPIs
• meet monthly revenue quotas
• present ocean and air freight, contract logistics, warehousing, trucking, cargo insurance, and customs brokerage services
• coordinate with internal teams and overseas offices
• travel locally for client meetings and presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales executive

freight forwarding

outside sales

business development

international logistics

ocean freight

air freight

el segundo ca

velocity logistics hiring

$80k–$100k base plus commission

local client visits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes excellent benefits but does not specify them.

Why this role

Office-based five days per week; local client mileage reimbursed. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the employer

Velocity Logistics Hiring is hiring for this role. Industry: Freight Transportation Arrangement. Sector: 48.