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Business Development Manager – Domestic Air Freight (High-Value Cargo) Jobs in United States at Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Title: Business Development Manager – Domestic Air Freight (High-Value Cargo)
Company: Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Location: United States
Business Development Manager – Domestic Air Freight (High-Value Cargo)
Location: Flexible, USA (Remote or Office-Based)
Industry: Domestic Freight / Heavyweight Air Freight
We’re partnered with a fast-moving, high-performance freight forwarder looking to add serious firepower to their commercial team. This is for the hunters — not the farmers. If you know your way around heavyweight air freight and have a contact book full of decision-makers moving urgent, sensitive or high-value freight, this is your arena.
What You’ll Be Selling:
Heavyweight Domestic Air Freight (think time-critical, next-flight-out, wh|te glove service)
Trade Show Logistics – set-ups, breakdowns, and no room for failure
High-Value & Sensitive Shipments – medical, aerospace, aeronautical
Custom Solutions – nothing off-the-shelf, everything tailored
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It):
Identify and close new business across the US domestic air freight market
Drive growth in high-value verticals (aerospace, medical, tech, exhibitions)
Consult with clients to build logistics solutions that solve real pain points
Collaborate with ops and account management to ensure flawless execution
Keep a close eye on the competition and stay two steps ahead
What We’re Looking For:
Proven track record selling domestic air freight services in the US
Experience with heavyweight, high-value, or time-critical cargo
Industry connections in aerospace, medical, or events/trade shows
Strategic thinker with the grit to chase and close 5 to 7-figure accounts
Ability to work independently, backed by a high-performance team
Bonus points for prior experience with charters or wh|te-glove solutions
What’s On Offer:
Competitive base salary + aggressive commission plan
Strong operational backing to deliver what you sell
Flexibility on location and working style
A freight forwarder that actually gets it — service first, margin follows
Career path into leadership for top performers
