Job Title: Account Executive
Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: $45,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year, dependent on Experience.
Report to: General Manager
Location: Bellevue/Redmond, WA
At Maple Lane Logistics Inc., we’ve been delivering hassle-free freight forwarding solutions globally since 2019. Our team is built on Efficiency, Commitment, Honesty, and Diligence. Our goal is to uphold customer service standards that promote ethical and professional practices in the worldwide supply chain.
This job posting is for our US office (Maple Lane Logistics (USA) Inc. located in the Bellevue/Redmond area.
What we are looking for...
We are seeking a motivated Freight Forwarding Account Executive to join our dynamic logistics team. The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience and a proven track record of achieving sales targets within the freight forwarding or logistics industry. In this role, you will support business development efforts, build and maintain customer relationships, communicate with overseas agents, and assist in managing NVOCC contracts. The ability to analyze customer needs and present tailored logistics solutions is essential. We are looking for candidates with strong follow-up abilities, excellent organizational skills, and professional email communication skills to ensure consistent client engagement and operational accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining client relationships in freight forwarding (air/ocean/land).
- Communicate daily with overseas agents and clients
- Support sales strategies to grow business with NVOCC contracts and logistics services.
- Prepare quotes, negotiate rates, and coordinate shipments.
- Track market trends and identify new business opportunities.
- Handle documentation (BLs, AWBs, customs filings) and ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth freight movements.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in business, Logistics or Supply Chain
- Prior successful experience in freight forwarding, logistics sales, or NVOCC operations with proven track record
- Knowledge of Incoterms, shipping documentation, and rate structures.
- Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
- Experience dealing with a high volume of data entry.
- Proficient in MS Office and logistics software (Cargowise, etc.).
- Self-driven with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NVOCC contracts or pricing.
- Familiarity with key Trans-Pacific trade lanes (Asia-US).
- Reading and writing proficiency in a second language (highly preferred)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + commission/bonus.
- Career growth in global logistics sales.
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and requires the ability to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data entry.
Maple Lane Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Logistics sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Freight Forwarding: 1 year (Preferred)
- NVOCC Operations: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bellevue, WA 98007 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bellevue, WA 98007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
