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Business Development Manager, Freight Forwarding in Miami

Date Posted: 26 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Are you a freight forwarding sales pro who knows cold chain? A fast-growing international forwarder is hiring a Business Development Manager, Freight Forwarding, in Miami to grow its perishables business. You'll report to the Regional Director.

What you'll do

  • Win new business with importers, exporters, growers, and distributors.
  • Sell air and ocean freight, warehousing, customs brokerage, and value-added services.
  • Build proposals and pricing, and work closely with operations to make sure shipments go smoothly.
  • Hit sales and margin targets, and keep the CRM current.

What you bring

  • Freight forwarding sales experience, ideally in perishables or pharma.
  • Strong knowledge of cold chain, transit times, and airline capacity.
  • A record of closing deals.
  • A bachelor's degree and valid U.S. work authorization.
  • English is required, and Spanish is highly preferred.
  • A Miami perishables network and CargoWise are a plus.

What's offered: a competitive salary and benefits, plus real room to grow.

Interested? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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.

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