Senior Sales Executive (Air & Ocean) - Italy
Senior Sales Executive - Italy (Air & Ocean)
Leading International Freight Forwarder
Location: Italy (Major hubs: Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna - flexible)
Are you a relentless sales hunter with a proven track record in driving new business across Air & Ocean Freight? Do you thrive in a high‑energy, target‑driven environment where your results directly shape your success?
If so, this is the opportunity to join a top-tier global freight forwarder offering one of the strongest compensation and commission structures in the industry.
The Role
As Senior Sales Executive, you will:
- Drive new business acquisition across Italy within Air & Ocean freight.
- Develop a strong pipeline of mid‑market and enterprise clients.
- Build, manage, and convert high‑value sales opportunities.
- Lead the full commercial cycle from initial outreach to closing.
- Collaborate closely with operations and product teams to deliver best‑in‑class customer solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Highly driven, target‑obsessed sales professional in freight forwarding (Air & Ocean required).
- Strong hunter mentality - resilient, energetic, and commercially sharp.
- Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue targets.
- Strong network within the Italian freight forwarding/logistics sector.
- Ability to communicate value, negotiate, and close with confidence.
What's on Offer
- Market-leading salary + exceptional commission structure
(designed to reward genuine high performers). - A global brand with a strong operational platform.
- Freedom to grow your own portfolio and shape your success.
- Long-term career development opportunities within a fast‑growing organisation.
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