Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment · 1 day ago
Senior Business Development Manager – International Freight Forwarding
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yrAltius Talent is a recruitment firm specializing in freight forwarding, partnering with a privately owned U.S. freight forwarder known for its strong Midwest presence. The Senior Business Development Manager role is focused on driving new international freight business in the Chicago market, targeting new accounts and selling air and ocean freight solutions while collaborating with internal teams for client retention.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Rob Tuckey
Responsibilities
Build and execute a Chicago-focused sales strategy to grow international freight revenue
Identify, pursue, and close new importer and exporter opportunities
Sell air and ocean freight solutions across global trade lanes
Manage the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through onboarding
Collaborate closely with pricing and operations teams to ensure service quality
Develop long-term, consultative client relationships
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in international freight forwarding sales
Strong working knowledge of air and ocean freight products
Demonstrated success generating net-new business
Solid understanding of global logistics and commercial freight solutions
Based in, or able to work from, the Chicago metro area
Self-motivated, commercially driven, and comfortable working independently
Benefits
Uncapped commission structure with realistic earning potential
Established operational and leadership support
Full autonomy to build and grow your own book of business
Long-term career opportunity with a respected U.S. freight forwarding organization
Company
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Chosen and recognised by the industry's leading forwarders and rising independents, Altius Talent recruits across the full spectrum of global logistics.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase