Ocean Freight Sales Manager

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Ocean Freight Sales Manager

📍 Remote (U.S. or Canada)💲 $85,000–$100,000 Base + Uncapped Commission🕒 Full-Time

Build New Business. Grow Global Trade. Earn Without Limits.

Are you an experienced ocean freight sales professional with a proven track record of winning new business? Do you thrive on building customer relationships, opening new accounts, and growing international trade lanes?

Fr. Meyer's Sohn (FMS) is seeking an Ocean Freight Sales Manager to drive new business across the U.S./Canada ↔ Europe and India Subcontinent (ISC) trade lanes. If you're a motivated sales hunter with freight forwarding experience and a passion for international logistics, this is an outstanding opportunity to grow your career while earning uncapped commissions.

What You'll Do

• Develop and close new business opportunities for ocean freight services.
• Sell FCL, LCL, and project cargo solutions to importers, exporters, manufacturers, and shippers.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, carriers, and strategic partners.
• Collaborate with pricing and operations teams to deliver competitive logistics solutions.
• Manage a strong sales pipeline and consistently meet or exceed sales goals.
• Monitor freight rates, carrier capacity, and market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Represent FMS at customer meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ocean freight sales, freight forwarding, or logistics business development experience.
• Proven success generating new business and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong knowledge of Transatlantic and/or India Subcontinent (ISC) trade lanes.
• Experience selling international ocean freight, including FCL and LCL services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-driven and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.

Why Join FMS?

• Remote position based in the U.S. or Canada.
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Established global brand with over 125 years of logistics expertise.
• Support from experienced pricing and operations teams.
• Opportunity to build your own territory and make a direct impact on company growth.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Remote Work Environment
• Professional Development & Career Growth
• Company Laptop & Technology Support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Fr. Meyer's Sohn (FMS)

Founded in 1897, Fr. Meyer's Sohn (FMS) is a family-owned global freight forwarding company specializing in customized logistics solutions across all modes of transportation. With more than a century of experience, FMS helps customers optimize their global supply chains through innovative, reliable freight solutions.

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