Area Business Development Manager - Chicago, IL

CMA CGM • Melrose Park, IL

1d • $108,000 - $136,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Manager – Air & Ocean Sales is responsible for generating new freight forwarding business across air and ocean logistics. This role focuses on building a robust sales pipeline, securing new clients, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver customized logistics solutions. It requires a strong background in international freight forwarding and a proactive, target-driven approach.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and or GED
• Minimum five years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or outside sales (B2B) experience.
• Proven track record of winning new business in a competitive environment.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, customs, and trade lanes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and results-oriented.
• Demonstrated history of sales achievements in Base plus commission environment with experience closing sales in a matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• knowledge of Cargowise One is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a personal sales pipeline aligned with company goals.
• Develop and maintain functional knowledge of the products, services and operations offered by the company.
• Secure new air and ocean freight business to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Conduct client visits (virtual and in-person) to build relationships and close deals.
• Lead tender submissions and manage spot and regular quotations with internal support.
• Apply consultative sales techniques to deliver value-driven customer experiences.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and finance teams to ensure service excellence.
• Report on sales activity, pipeline performance, and revenue forecasts.

Benefits

• multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account)
• prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED