Sales Manager - Freight Forwarding (India Trade Lane & Global Markets)
21 days ago
Edison
Job DescriptionSales Manager – Freight Forwarding (India Trade Lane & Global Markets) Location: Chicago - NJ / Hybrid Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 + Excellent Benefits We are hiring a Sales Manager with deep experience in freight forwarding sales, a strong background in India trade lane development, and a broad understanding of global freight markets. This opportunity is with a leading shipping and logistics company founded in India in 1994 and acquired in 2018. The organization has since expanded rapidly and now operates globally across 7 countries. Company Overview: • Headquartered in India, • Global presence: USA (Chicago), UK, Germany, Turkey, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, • 1,000+ employees worldwide, • Approx. $100 million in annual U.S. revenue Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Sales Growth • Develop and implement sales strategies to expand revenue and market share in the U.S., • Identify and acquire new direct customers, • Drive individual sales efforts to meet/exceed targets, • Strengthen relationships with current U.S. customers, • Maintain and grow agent network partnerships, • Lead initiatives to grow all trade lanes with strong emphasis on India-U.S., • Analyze market trends, client needs, and competitive insights, • Build, train, and lead a high-performing sales team across key U.S. locations, • Provide mentorship, coaching, and accountability, • Collaborate with executive leadership on national sales strategy, • Partner with operations to ensure service excellence, • 5+ years in sales or business development within freight forwarding, • Demonstrated experience developing the India trade lane, • Strong understanding of global freight markets and trade regulations, • Proven ability to meet/exceed sales goals, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, • Experience working with both direct customers and agent partners, • Self-starter with long-term vision and strategic execution abilities