Vice President of Sales

Ardent Global Logistics•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Vice President of Sales / Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to help lead the next chapter of growth at Ardent. This is not a “manage from the sidelines” role. We are looking for a driven, motivated, commercially minded builder with 8+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, or international transportation. Someone who understands this business. Someone who knows how to sell. Someone who gets excited about building teams, winning customers, mentoring people, and creating something meaningful. This role is for a person who wants to make a real impact, not just collect a paycheck. If you are entrepreneurial, competitive, relationship-driven, and energized by growth, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or a related industry
A proven track record of business development and revenue growth
Experience selling international logistics services (ocean, air, customs, drayage, etc.)
Strong leadership instincts and the ability to influence people
High emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills
A builder mentality and willingness to roll up your sleeves
A strong sense of ownership and accountability
The ability to move fast, solve problems, and adapt

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or scaling sales teams
Existing industry relationships
Experience working in entrepreneurial or high-growth environments

Responsibilities

Lead Ardent’s commercial growth strategy across ocean, air, customs brokerage, drayage, transload, and trade advisory services
Develop and execute sales strategies that drive profitable revenue growth
Personally help win and expand strategic accounts
Build relationships with importers, exporters, procurement leaders, and supply chain executives
Identify new markets, industries, and growth opportunities
Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing sales talent
Create accountability, structure, and performance expectations
Improve pipeline management, forecasting, and sales discipline
Build a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and customer obsession
Work closely with operations and leadership to ensure seamless customer execution
Help bridge the gap between sales promises and operational excellence
Identify customer pain points and turn them into solutions
Be a leader inside the organization, not just externally
Serve as a key voice in company strategy and growth planning
Help evolve our go-to-market strategy
Contribute to leadership discussions around hiring, service expansion, and long-term growth
Play a meaningful role in building something that lasts