Sales Executive in Norfolk

Date Posted: Friday, December 5, 2025

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Job Description

Sales Executive (Hampton Roads Area, VA)

Full-Time | On-Site | $70,000–$120,000 Base + Uncapped Commission

About the Opportunity

An established organization in the logistics and supply chain industry is seeking an experienced and motivated Sales Executive to join their team in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This role is ideal for a results-driven sales professional who excels at developing new business, building strong client relationships, and providing customized logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within logistics, freight forwarding, and transportation

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients

  • Assess customer needs and develop tailored logistics and supply chain solutions

  • Manage the full sales cycle including prospecting, presentations, proposals, negotiations, and closing deals

  • Work closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure seamless onboarding and customer satisfaction

  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline and consistently achieve or exceed revenue targets

  • Track industry trends, market changes, and competitor activity

  • Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals, and sales reports

Qualifications

Required:

  • 3+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, or supply chain sales

  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build trust with clients

Preferred:

  • Experience selling integrated logistics or supply chain solutions

  • Existing industry network or book of business

  • CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)

Compensation & Benefits

  • $70,000–$120,000 base salary

  • Uncapped commission structure

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

  • Supportive, collaborative work environment

Location

This role is on-site in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, with regional travel required to meet clients.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.