Jobs at Forwarding Jobs

Vacancy Information: 

·      Vacancy Title: Sales Executive

·      Preferred Start Date: Immediately

Role Requirements: 

Air Freight Priority (Import and Export)

Ocean Freight (Rapidly growing export)

Have own trucks and warehouse

Screening

Bonded warehouse services

·      Import/Export 80% export 20% import

·      Trade-lanes Covered (e.g., Asia/Europe/USA): Asia + UK (Number 3 trade lane)

·      Goods or Commodities Transported (e.g., General Freight, Automotive, Pharma): Diverse – started active industry – lot of aerospace + ton of ground handling + local pick ups for the community – imports from Asia + nutritional and medical supplies

• Industry-specific Qualifications Required: No

·      Location (Office/Remote/Hybrid): Remote – LA office

·      Salary Range + Benefits: $80-150k

Flexible commission

Technical and Personality Fit: 

·      Software Utilized (e.g., CargoWise, AS400, BoxTop, Sequoia): CargoWise

• Core Skills and Personality Traits Required: Familiarity with freight forwarding software solutions is a plus.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written), with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required for events and across the US – 5-6 events a year
• Organized, goal-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of digital sales and marketing strategies in the logistics industry.

Hiring Process: 

·      Scheduled Interview Process (Remote/In-person; Panel; Strategy): 2 stage interview – background check before moving forward – both face to face

2 weeks interview process

·      Interview Slots Secured & T&Cs Finalized (Y/N): Y

Vacancy Background: 

·      Reason for Vacancy (Growth, New Markets, Replacing Someone, etc.): Growth and had a great last 6 months – position to take off in 2025. 1 to start now and then look at a new guy into new year.

·      Is this a new role or a replacement? New role

·      Challenges that Require a New Skill Set? They want Forwarding is the main skill internationally and then the CRM selling software can be taught

Success Criteria: 

·      Attributes of Previous Successful Hires: Personality important and still privately owned – not a massive company – don’t micromanage. More access to management and trade shows.

·      Key Achievements Expected in the Next 3-6 Months: Covering the base with 6 months – 3 months a lot of movement.