VP / Director of Sales – Global Freight Forwarding (U.S. FOB Export Focus)
Hymns to Her Global Talents LLC, New York, NY, United States
VP / Director of Sales – Global Freight Forwarding (U.S. FOB Export Focus)
U.S. Market Build-Out | Chicago Preferred
We are retained by a fast-growing international logistics platform to appoint a
VP / Director of Sales
to lead its U.S. commercial expansion.
This is a
front-line commercial leadership role
focused on building and scaling a
U.S.-origin controlled (FOB) export business , driving cargo flows from the United States into China and Southeast Asia.
NVOCC and buyer’s consolidation
Project logistics and specialized cargo (incl. DG)
3PL and end-to-end supply chain solutions
With
30+ offices, 300+ global agent partners, and a presence across North America and Asia , the company supports over
30,000 customers globally
and continues to scale its international footprint.
The company is now investing in building a
U.S.-led outbound platform , with a
Chicago office planned for 2026–2027
as part of this expansion.
The Mandate This is a
builder role , not a maintenance role.
We are looking for a leader who can
originate cargo, build a team, and scale a platform .
You will be responsible for:
Owning and driving
U.S. export revenue (FOB-controlled cargo)
Leveraging existing relationships with
U.S. exporters and BCOs
Expanding key outbound trade lanes from the U.S. to global markets, with a strong focus on Asia
Building and executing a
national sales strategy
Hiring, mentoring, and scaling a
multi-regional sales team
Operating as a
player-coach (closing + leading)
Delivering
aggressive, build-stage growth targets
Candidate Profile We are seeking a
commercially driven, relationship-led sales executive
with a strong track record in freight forwarding.
Successful candidates will typically bring:
Experience within
well-established global freight forwarding / NVOCC platforms
Proven ability to
originate and control U.S. FOB export cargo
Strong relationships with
U.S.-based exporters, manufacturers, and distributors
Demonstrated success in
winning and scaling revenue
Experience leading
10–20+ sales professionals across regions
Deep knowledge of:
What Will Set You Apart
You
control cargo at origin (U.S.) , not just destination relationships
You can
bring or quickly convert business within the first 6–12 months
You are comfortable operating within
structured, performance-driven global platforms
You have the ability to
build and scale teams from scratch
Asia Connectivity (Highly Valued)
Experience working with
China and Southeast Asia markets
Ability to operate across
U.S.–Asia commercial dynamics
Cultural familiarity with
China-based stakeholders
Mandarin is a plus
Location Chicago, IL and New York (preferred)
Bottom Line This is a
build-and-own opportunity
for a sales leader who can:
Build and lead a high-performing sales team
If you have the network, the credibility, and the ambition to scale a
U.S. outbound freight platform , we would like to speak.
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VP / Director of Sales
to lead its U.S. commercial expansion.
This is a
front-line commercial leadership role
focused on building and scaling a
U.S.-origin controlled (FOB) export business , driving cargo flows from the United States into China and Southeast Asia.
NVOCC and buyer’s consolidation
Project logistics and specialized cargo (incl. DG)
3PL and end-to-end supply chain solutions
With
30+ offices, 300+ global agent partners, and a presence across North America and Asia , the company supports over
30,000 customers globally
and continues to scale its international footprint.
The company is now investing in building a
U.S.-led outbound platform , with a
Chicago office planned for 2026–2027
as part of this expansion.
The Mandate This is a
builder role , not a maintenance role.
We are looking for a leader who can
originate cargo, build a team, and scale a platform .
You will be responsible for:
Owning and driving
U.S. export revenue (FOB-controlled cargo)
Leveraging existing relationships with
U.S. exporters and BCOs
Expanding key outbound trade lanes from the U.S. to global markets, with a strong focus on Asia
Building and executing a
national sales strategy
Hiring, mentoring, and scaling a
multi-regional sales team
Operating as a
player-coach (closing + leading)
Delivering
aggressive, build-stage growth targets
Candidate Profile We are seeking a
commercially driven, relationship-led sales executive
with a strong track record in freight forwarding.
Successful candidates will typically bring:
Experience within
well-established global freight forwarding / NVOCC platforms
Proven ability to
originate and control U.S. FOB export cargo
Strong relationships with
U.S.-based exporters, manufacturers, and distributors
Demonstrated success in
winning and scaling revenue
Experience leading
10–20+ sales professionals across regions
Deep knowledge of:
What Will Set You Apart
You
control cargo at origin (U.S.) , not just destination relationships
You can
bring or quickly convert business within the first 6–12 months
You are comfortable operating within
structured, performance-driven global platforms
You have the ability to
build and scale teams from scratch
Asia Connectivity (Highly Valued)
Experience working with
China and Southeast Asia markets
Ability to operate across
U.S.–Asia commercial dynamics
Cultural familiarity with
China-based stakeholders
Mandarin is a plus
Location Chicago, IL and New York (preferred)
Bottom Line This is a
build-and-own opportunity
for a sales leader who can:
Build and lead a high-performing sales team
If you have the network, the credibility, and the ambition to scale a
U.S. outbound freight platform , we would like to speak.
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