Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment ยท 6 days ago
Director of Air and Ocean Sales
Altius Talent is a recruitment firm specializing in freight forwarding, and they are seeking a Director of Air and Ocean Sales as part of a Q1 expansion plan. This role focuses on new business development in air and ocean freight, requiring strong commercial skills and the ability to build sustainable accounts across international logistics.
Responsibilities
Secure new air and ocean freight business across U.S. import and export markets
Leverage industry relationships to originate and convert new customer accounts
Engage procurement, supply chain, logistics, and operational decision-makers
Execute a disciplined new business strategy aligned with margin, yield, and pricing objectives
Partner with operations and leadership to support service delivery, retention, and account longevity
Qualification
Required
Proven success in air and ocean freight sales within a freight forwarding or international logistics environment
Demonstrated history of winning new business rather than account servicing alone
Established professional network with the ability to open doors and originate opportunities
Strong understanding of international freight pricing, margins, and commercial structuring
Comfortable operating autonomously at senior individual contributor level
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.
Funding
Current Stage
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