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Entry Level Customer Service Freight Forwarding Jobs

ILS Inc.

Import Freight Forwarder

Carson, CA · On-site

$22 - $28.75/hr

Provide shipment updates and excellent customer service to clients * Arrange delivery appointments ... Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or international shipping * Knowledge of air freight ...

GCL

Freight Forwarding Operations Agent

Linden, NJ · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Respond to customer inquiries related to shipment status and documentation * Maintain a service ... Basic freight forwarder knowledge; confidence with domestic and international air ocean, freight ...

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Business Development Manager - Freight forwarder sales

Business Development Manager - Freight forwarder sales

TriCom Quest

Compton, CA • Remote

$75K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Business Development Manager position in a freight forwarding company. Candidates must have sales experience in the same field.

  • Direct Hire / Exempt
  • $75,000 - $120,000 (DOE) + commission
  • Compton, CA
  • Resides in the area where they will be able to attend meetings once a week in the Compton office
  • Must have sales experience in the freight forwarding industries

Requirements of the Business Development Manager:

  • Sales experience in freight forwarding
  • Proven track record of:
  • Bringing in new clients
  • Closing shipping deals
  • Meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Industry knowledge
  • Strong ability to prospect (find new customers), cold call/email, build long-term relationships, negotiate pricing, close deals
  • Good communication (phone, email, in-person)
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Organized and able to manage multiple clients
  • Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, experience with logistics software
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must adhere to TSA (Transportation Security Administration) regulations and compliance standards

Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager:

  • Find and develop relationships with new customers
  • Call, email, or visit companies to offer shipping services
  • Give price quotes for freight (air, ocean, trucking, warehousing)
  • Work with the operations team to arrange shipments
  • Follow up with customers and keep relationships strong
  • Negotiate rates and close deals
  • Track shipments and help solve customer issues
  • Other related duties will be assigned

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

Freight Forwarder Sales Representative, Logistics Sales Representative, Freight Sales Executive, Transportation Sales Representative, Freight Forwarding Sales Executive, Business Development Manager

Company Description

TriCom Quest is a full-service employment agency serving the greater Los Angeles area. We partner with a wide range of industries, with a special focus on international companies, helping fill roles from entry level to executive leadership. Our mission is to connect employers with the right talent—and to help job seekers find positions where they can thrive and grow.