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National Sales Director

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD150,000 - USD240,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
A rapidly expanding international logistics and freight forwarding organization is seeking a National Sales Director to lead its U.S. commercial function during an exciting period of growth and market expansion. This position is ideal for an experienced freight forwarding sales leader who enjoys building teams, driving growth, developing customer relationships, and creating scalable commercial strategies.
  • Lead the growth of a rapidly expanding international logistics organization
  • Step into a high-impact leadership role

About Our Client

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established global company that has recently expanded its U.S. footprint and is investing heavily in its commercial organization, infrastructure, and customer acquisition strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the sales organization while partnering closely with executive leadership both domestically and internationally.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop a national sales team focused on freight forwarding and supply chain solutions.
  • Drive revenue growth through new business development and expansion of existing customer relationships.
  • Establish and execute commercial strategies that support aggressive growth objectives.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop sales professionals while fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Partner with executive leadership on organizational design, talent acquisition, and strategic planning.
  • Maintain executive-level relationships with customers and key industry stakeholders.
  • Support strategic account planning and enterprise customer development initiatives.
  • Spend significant time in the field alongside customers and sales teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of experience within freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or supply chain services.
  • Strong expertise in air freight, ocean freight, and international logistics solutions.
  • Experience leading regional or national sales teams.
  • Demonstrated success driving commercial growth and customer acquisition.
  • Strong executive presence with excellent relationship-building and business development skills.
  • Ability to operate independently while collaborating with domestic and international leadership teams.
  • Experience working with European customers or international trade lanes is highly preferred.

This is a highly customer-facing leadership position requiring regular travel throughout the United States. Candidates should enjoy spending time in market with customers and sales teams while helping drive the organization's continued expansion.

What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $150,000 - $240,000
  • Annual bonus opportunity: 25%
  • Monthly car allowance
  • Competitive healthcare coverage
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Flexible PTO program and additional company holidays



Contact
Christal Nazarian
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7105600

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Sales Manager/Director/VP
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Christal Nazarian
Job Reference
JN-092026-7105600
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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