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Business Development Manager - Freight forwarder sales

Compton, CA · Remote

$75K - $120K/yr

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

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Business Development Manager - Freight forwarder sales

TriCom Quest

Compton, CA • Remote

$75K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

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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.