Project Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding Houston, TX · On-site · Full-time Salary: $140,000 – $170,000 base + uncapped commission

Our client, a global freight forwarder with specialist expertise in project logistics, is seeking a Project Sales Executive to expand their U.S. customer base. This role is focused on winning complex, high-value business across heavy lift, OOG, EPC, and breakbulk movements.

Responsibilities

Win new business in project forwarding, including heavy lift, OOG, breakbulk, and turnkey EPC projects Develop and manage a pipeline of industrial, energy, and manufacturing customers across the U.S. Negotiate project contracts and pricing structures to maximize GP margins while ensuring customer satisfaction Partner with operations and engineering teams to scope, cost, and deliver end-to-end project solutions Consistently deliver revenue growth and meet quarterly and annual project sales targets

Requirements

5+ years of project logistics or project freight forwarding sales experience Proven track record of securing high-value EPC, OOG, and industrial accounts Strong technical knowledge of project cargo handling, heavy haul, and chartering Network of decision-makers in EPC, energy, oil & gas, renewables, and industrial sectors Commercial acumen with the ability to structure competitive and profitable project solutions

Why Apply

Join a forwarder with specialist global project capabilities and U.S. expansion strategy Competitive base salary with uncapped commission from dollar one Platform to leverage your network in EPC and heavy industry sectors Career advancement opportunities in project sales leadership

For a confidential discussion, contact Altius Talent .