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Ocean Freight Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$93K - $124K/yr

Ocean Freight Manager Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia Join our team as an Ocean Freight Manager and ... Drive growth in local markets in collaboration with field sales while driving customer satisfaction ...

Ocean Freight Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$93K - $124K/yr

Ocean Freight Manager Job Location: Houston, TX Join our team as an Ocean Freight Manager and ... Monitor service quality and customer satisfaction levels, collaborating with Field Sales and Key ...

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How much do ocean freight sales jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for ocean freight sales in the United States is $77,179.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Ocean Freight Sales job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,179 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Sales Executive - Ocean Freight Forwarding

Irving, TX • On-site

TQL
Trucking • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago


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About the role:As an Ocean Freight Forwarding Sales Executive for TQL Global, you will play a key role in expanding our international ocean freight forwarding business. This role is focused on developing new customer relationships and growing existing accounts by delivering customized FCL, LCL, and end-to-end international logistics solutions. You will work closely with TQL’s extensive domestic sales network and global operations teams to identify shippers with international freight needs and position TQL Global as a strategic logistics partner. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing divisions within TQL and build a book of business in a high-growth global trade environment with high earning potential.What’s in it for you:* Competitive base salary* Uncapped commission opportunities* Advancement opportunities within structured career paths * Comprehensive benefits package* Health, dental and vision coverage* 401(k) with company match* Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more* Certified Great Place to Work with 900+ lifetime workplace award winsWhat you’ll be doing:* Identify, pursue, and close new ocean freight forwarding opportunities within an assigned territory or vertical* Develop solutions for customers requiring FCL, LCL, drayage, transloading, customs brokerage, and door-to-door international logistics* Partner with TQL’s domestic sales teams to uncover import/export opportunities within their customer base* Manage the full sales life cycle including prospecting, solution development, pricing strategy, contract negotiation, and account onboarding* Work with internal pricing, carrier management, and operations teams to develop competitive ocean freight proposals* Build relationships with importers, exporters, procurement leaders, and supply chain decision-makers* Represent TQL Global at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings* Travel to meet customers and prospects regularly (approximately 25% travel)* Provide market intelligence on carrier capacity, ocean rates, port congestion, and global trade trendsWhat you need:* 2+ years of ocean freight forwarding experience required* Experience selling international ocean freight services (FCL/LCL) strongly preferred* Knowledge of global shipping lanes, ocean carriers, NVOCC operations, and international supply chains* Experience selling or coordinating drayage, customs brokerage, or international logistics solutions* Strong communication, negotiation, and consultative sales skills* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment* Willingness to travel up to 25%* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)* Bachelor’s degree preferred but not requiredWhere you'll be: 1320 Greenway Dr. Suite 300, Irving, TX 75038Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

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