Senior Sales Executive

International Freight Forwarding
Location: Atlanta, GA

Altius Talent is partnering with a forward-thinking international freight forwarder that is strengthening its Southeast commercial team. They are now looking to appoint a high-calibre Senior Sales Executive in Atlanta.

This is a pure hunting role suited to a commercially driven operator who knows how to open doors, win new business, and build a sustainable international air and ocean pipeline.

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for driving new business across international air and ocean freight, with a clear focus on net-new revenue generation. You will target importers and exporters across the Southeast, develop strategic relationships, and convert opportunities into long-term trading accounts.

This is not an account management position. It is built for a true hunter.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience within international freight forwarding

• Proven success selling air and ocean freight solutions

• Demonstrated track record of winning net new business

• Strong commercial mindset and disciplined pipeline management

• Proven experience selling direct to shippers (importers and exporters)

• Based in or able to effectively cover the Atlanta market

What is on offer

• Strong base salary

• Above-market, uncapped commission structure

• Clear runway for earnings growth

• Backed by a credible operations and pricing team

• Long-term career progression