06 ago
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Jet Freight Logistics
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Bogotá
06 ago
Jet Freight Logistics
Bogotá
About Jet Freight Logistics Inc
Jet Freight Logistics Inc is a US-headquartered international freight forwarder with over 36 years of experience moving cargo across general trade lanes. We hold a Top 10 Master Co-loader position in India , giving us strong consolidation capacity and highly competitive rates on India-origin shipments.
We are now expanding into Latin America, and Chile is one of our priority markets. India–Chile bilateral trade is worth close to USD 4 billion annually and continues to grow, supported by an expanded Preferential Trade Agreement covering chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles and machinery.
We are seeking an experienced sales professional in Santiago to lead the development of this trade lane.
The Role
As Senior Sales Executive, you will be Jet Freight Logistics Inc commercial presence in the Chilean market. You will identify and win importers and exporters trading with India, and grow those accounts into a sustained portfolio.
This is a business-building role rather than an account-maintenance one. You will not inherit an existing client list , you will need to work on one , with full commercial and operational support from our teams in India.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify, approach and convert Chilean importers and exporters trading with India, with particular focus on automotive components, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, textiles and industrial machinery
- Meet clients and prospects in person across Santiago and key port areas building trust through face-to-face relationships and client meetings
- Prepare and present quotations in coordination with our pricing teams in India, and negotiate terms to close business
- Manage and grow the accounts you win, ensuring service quality and customer retention
- Provide market intelligence on competitors,
rates and demand trends in the Chilean freight market
- Report on pipeline, activity and results against agreed monthly commercial targets
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Minimum 5 years of sales experience in freight forwarding, international logistics or express services in Chile
- An established network of Chilean importers and exporters, with a demonstrable record of winning new accounts from a cold start
- Professional working English — you will work daily with our teams in the United States and India
- Strong understanding of air and ocean freight, Incoterms, customs documentation and the Chilean foreign trade environment
- Based in Santiago, with the ability to travel locally for client meetings
- Self-directed and comfortable structuring your own commercial activity
Desirable
- Experience developing Asia-origin import routes into Chile
- Existing relationships with customs agencies and local transport providers
- Familiarity with CRM tools and structured pipeline reporting
What We Offer
- Competitive monthly retainer with uncapped commission on every shipment you originate and close — the trade lane you build directly determines your earnings
- Home-office based in Santiago, with the autonomy to manage your own schedule and client activity
- Direct access to highly competitive India rates, with dedicated pricing and operations support from our India teams
- Budget for client meetings and business development activity
Please Note
- The role requires some overlap with India business hours — occasional early-morning calls with our pricing team. Flexibility here is important.
- This is an exclusive engagement . The successful candidate may not simultaneously hold a role with, or provide services to, any other business operating in the logistics, freight forwarding or transport industry.
📌 Senior Sales Executive — Freight Forwarding (Bogotá)
🏢 Jet Freight Logistics
📍 Bogotá