Vice President of Sales

Ardent Global Logistics

Vice President of Sales at Ardent leading commercial growth strategy in logistics and freight forwarding. Responsible for developing sales strategies and building a world-class commercial team.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Driving Revenue Growth
Lead Ardent’s commercial growth strategy across ocean, air, customs brokerage, drayage, transload, and trade advisory services
Develop and execute sales strategies that drive profitable revenue growth
Personally help win and expand strategic accounts
Build relationships with importers, exporters, procurement leaders, and supply chain executives
Identify new markets, industries, and growth opportunities
Building a World-Class Commercial Team
Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing sales talent
Create accountability, structure, and performance expectations
Improve pipeline management, forecasting, and sales discipline
Build a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and customer obsession
Partnering Across the Business
Work closely with operations and leadership to ensure seamless customer execution
Help bridge the gap between sales promises and operational excellence
Identify customer pain points and turn them into solutions
Be a leader inside the organization, not just externally
Helping Shape the Future of Ardent
Serve as a key voice in company strategy and growth planning
Help evolve our go-to-market strategy
Contribute to leadership discussions around hiring, service expansion, and long-term growth
Play a meaningful role in building something that lasts

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, supply chain, or a related industry
A proven track record of business development and revenue growth
Experience selling international logistics services (ocean, air, customs, drayage, etc.)
Strong leadership instincts and the ability to influence people
High emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills
A builder mentality and willingness to roll up your sleeves
A strong sense of ownership and accountability
The ability to move fast, solve problems, and adapt

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary
Aggressive performance incentives
Meaningful upside tied to company growth
Health benefits
PTO
Long-term leadership opportunity

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentrevenue growthsales strategiespipeline managementforecastinginternational logistics servicesfreight forwardingtransportationsupply chaincustoms brokerage

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluenceemotional intelligencecommunicationownershipaccountabilityproblem-solvingadaptabilitymentoringcustomer obsession