Vice President of Sales

Job Description

At Forrest Logistics, we don’t just move freight, we build relationships, solve challenges, and drive industry change. As the Vice President of Sales, you will be at the forefront of this mission, shaping the future of our company and leaving a lasting mark on the logistics landscape. This is more than just a sales role; it’s a high-impact leadership position where your expertise, strategic vision, and drive will fuel business growth, strengthen our brand, and create meaningful partnerships that stand the test of time.

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, strategic, and results-driven leader; someone who thrives on building something bigger than themselves. If you want a role where your work directly influences company success, customer satisfaction, and industry innovation, this is it.

What you’ll do

• Lead with purpose: Serve as a trusted industry leader inside and outside of Forrest Logistics, setting the tone for our values and vision.
• Drive strategic growth: Use market intelligence and prospecting tools to identify and secure high-value business opportunities.
• Own the sales pipeline: Proactively build and maintain a robust book of business while keeping leadership informed of key developments.
• Deliver game-changing solutions: Using a consultative approach to craft innovative supply chain strategies that set our customers, and us, part.
• Build powerful relationships: Earn the trust of key decision-makers and align our services with their most critical needs.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Identifying emerging market opportunities and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Be a unifying force: Collaborate across all departments to drive seamless freight management solutions and company-wide success.

What Makes This Role Different?

This isn’t just another VP of Sales position. This is a chance to build something meaningful, make real, lasting change in an industry ripe for disruption, and work alongside a team that values innovation, relationships, and excellence. Your leadership will directly impact the company’s success. Every deal you close, every partnership you cultivate, and every strategy you develop will help shape the future of Forrest Logistics.

If you’re ready to leave your mark, lead with purpose, and build something great, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications we value

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven success in port drayage sales, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional communicator with outstanding verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Tech-savvy and data-driven, with experience using Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Entrepreneurial mindset, highly self-motivated, and fully accountable for results.
• Proven closer, with a history of successfully developing and securing new business partnerships.
• Values-driven leader, committed to aligning decisions and interactions with Forrest Logistics’ mission and core values.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% to build relationships and expand market reach.

Why forrest?

• Competitive Salary: Earn a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Impactful Role: Make your mark on a growing business and contribute to our success.
• Advancement Opportunities: Enjoy internal advancement opportunities for high performers looking to grow their careers