National Sales Director

Recruiting Partner: Paul Duke

Chicago, Illinois | Sales | Hybrid | $100,000 to $150,000 | Job ID: 152295

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Position Summary

The National Sales Director will drive the growth of our freight forwarding business by developing new client relationships and expanding existing services across ocean, air, and domestic freight sectors. This role is the face of our company, and creates innovative logistics solutions and sustainable business growth. This is a hybrid role, based out of our downtown Chicago regional office.

National Sales Director Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in the global logistics or transportation industry.
  • Strong knowledge of logistics processes, including ocean and air freight.
  • Proven success in sales, with expertise in prospecting and account development.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel within a wide territory.

National Sales Director Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow the company's ocean and air freight business in assigned regions.
  • Identify and qualify leads through cold calling and convert them into customers.
  • Conduct regular visits to prospects and clients to strengthen relationships and increase market share.
  • Report daily and weekly sales activities via email or CRM platforms like Salesforce.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and align with company goals.
  • 50% domestic travel estimate.

National Sales Director Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting in the low $100s, with 110% bonus potential
  • Insurance: 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match, and day-1 vesting
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
  • Professional Development: Significant opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement.

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 152295

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Paul Duke

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Paul Duke

Senior Recruiting Partner