Freight Forwarding Sales Representative — NJ / Chicago / Atlanta

> **Freight forwarding / customs brokerage sales hunters — New Jersey, Chicago, and Atlanta.** ## About the Role A well-established international freight forwarder and customs broker — decades in the market, with a nationwide branch network — is hiring **Sales Representatives** to drive new business. Openings right now in three markets: **New Jersey, Chicago, and Atlanta.** This is a true hunter seat. You'll own new-logo acquisition: prospecting BCOs and shippers, diagnosing their international and domestic supply chain needs, and closing forwarding, customs brokerage, and trade-compliance solutions. ## What You'll Own - **New business acquisition** — build and work a pipeline of importers, exporters, and domestic shippers in your local market - **Solution selling** — international + domestic freight forwarding, customs clearance, cargo insurance, and trade-compliance / consulting services - **Account ownership** — land new accounts and grow them into long-term relationships - **Market presence** — represent the company at local industry events and networking forums ## What We're Looking For - Proven sales experience in **freight forwarding and/or customs brokerage** — selling international & domestic forwarding, customs clearance, and trade compliance - **Hunter mentality** — a track record of winning new BCO / shipper accounts, not just managing an existing book - Strong existing relationships in the **New Jersey / NY, Chicago, or Atlanta** market are a major plus - Local to (or relocating to) one of the three target markets - Self-directed, entrepreneurial, and comfortable owning a territory ## Compensation - **Base:** $80,000 – $120,000 DOE - **Commission (from dollar 1):** - Year 1: **10%** - Year 2: **8%** - Year 3: **6%** - Year 4 and on: **1.5%** - Full benefits package