Sales Account Executive
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Sales
Outside / Field Sales, Business Development, B2B Sales, Sales Representative
We are seeking a motivated Sales Account Executive
to drive new business development and grow existing customer accounts within an assigned territory. This is a field-focused, customer-centric sales role ideal for someone with experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or B2B sales
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The Sales Account Executive will be responsible for building strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, managing a sales pipeline, and achieving defined sales and growth targets.
This is an active field sales position, with 1 day in office and 2-3 days per week spent meeting with customers and prospects.
Key Responsibilities- Develop new business across ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing services.
- Prospect for new customers, generate leads, and develop sales opportunities.
- Build, maintain, and manage an active sales pipeline.
- Identify opportunities within target industries and vertical markets.
- Grow revenue and sales within an existing book of business.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
- Manage opportunities from initial prospecting through conversion.
- Partner with Operations teams to retain existing customers and secure new business.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to address customer requirements and service-related issues.
- Conduct regular customer and prospect visits, spending a minimum of 3 days per week in the field
. - Achieve established sales, revenue, and territory growth targets.
- Bachelor's degree or
: 3+ years of field sales experience,
or 5+ years of operational experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, customs operations, supply chain management, import/export, or a related field. - 2–3 years of customer service experience preferred.
- General knowledge of freight forwarding and international logistics
. - Must have a local book of business
- Strong sales, presentation, and customer relationship management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license required.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20% outside the assigned territory
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The ideal candidate is a results-driven sales professional
who enjoys prospecting, building relationships, and developing new business. Experience selling logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, customs, or supply chain solutions is highly desirable.
If you're a motivated sales professional looking for an opportunity to grow a territory and build lasting customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
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