Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Freight Forwarding Chicago / Greater Midwest $100,000-$170,000+ Base Salary + Uncapped Commission We are recruiting a proven freight forwarding salesperson for a leading global logistics provider experiencing continued organic growth. You will focus on winning new air and ocean freight customers across Chicago and the wider Midwest. The Role Win new-logo international freight forwarding business Develop customers across air, ocean and multimodal solutions Build and manage an independent sales pipeline Conduct prospecting calls, customer meetings and solution presentations Grow selected existing accounts and maximize gross profit

Requirements

Freight forwarding or international logistics sales experience Genuine hunter mentality with measurable new-business wins Able to demonstrate customers secured, GP generated and individual contribution Strong phone presence and customer-facing communication skills Stable career history and long-term individual-contributor ambitions Broad industry exposure is preferred Package $100,000-$170,000+ base salary 10% commission Quarterly commission payments Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid parental leave and employee-development programs WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy