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• Full Time
• Posted 24 hours ago

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World

Descartes (Nasdaq: DSGX, www.descartes.com) is a market leader in logistics and supply chain solutions. Recognized as one of the ‘Top 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures’ and boasting an average employee tenure of nine years, we are at the forefront of innovation in a trillion-dollar industry. We combine the stability of an $8B organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. Our highly differentiated solution portfolio is transforming the way Logistics Service Providers operate, delivering impactful results that drive growth and efficiency. 

We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

Make Your Impact in Global Logistics

At Descartes, we’re building smart, scalable solutions for a connected supply chain. As an Account Executive focused on the Brokerage and Forwarding market, you’ll help shape how Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers drive efficiency and growth.

You’ll manage the full sales cycle—from identifying opportunities to closing deals—while collaborating with a team of marketers, customer success specialists, and solution experts.

What You’ll Do

• Build and manage a pipeline of Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker accounts.
• Engage senior stakeholders with a consultative sales approach.
• Own the full sales process, from prospecting to deal close.
• Collaborate across marketing, product, and customer success teams to deliver value.
• Communicate how Descartes’ SaaS solutions solve key operational and business challenges.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally in SaaS, logistics, or supply chain services.
• A proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong understanding of SaaS and subscription-based business models.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional and virtual environments.
• Background in international logistics, customs brokerage, or freight forwarding (a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

What You’ll Get

• A competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and remote-first culture.
• Access to tools, support, and mentorship to accelerate your success.
• The opportunity to work with global customers and innovative solutions.
• A mission-driven team that values transparency, growth, and making an impact.

Location and Compensation: 
This remote opportunity is open to applicants authorized to work in the U.S., with a preference for those on the PST or MST Time Zone.  The base salary ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 USD, plus uncapped sales commission. Your OTE (On Target Earning) could be $160,000-$170,000 USD“Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same compensation.  #LI-Remote

 
Ready to make a difference in the logistics and supply chain industry? Apply today to join Descartes and take the next step in your career! 

Join Us 
As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success.  

Descartes also has a deep sense of environmental responsibility. Learn more about how we helped our customers save over 552,000 metric tons of CO2 in 2020 by reducing fuel and paper consumption: https://www.descartes.com/who-we-are/social-responsibility-sustainability/environmental-impact.  Join a team that’s committed to working with customers to conserve resources and enhance sustainability. 

At Descartes, everyone has a voice and the best idea wins, regardless of who makes it. We offer competitive compensation, great benefits, remote and flexible work hours, and the opportunity to join a company on an awesome mission with a great existing team and trajectory. If you feel you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, and Descartes sounds like the team and the mission you want to be part of, apply now. We can’t promise it will be a fit, but we do promise to consider your experience. 

Through COVID-19, we implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview and onboard candidates by video using Microsoft TEAMS. We record interviews and use them strictly for quality assurance, training and general record keeping purposes. Should you have any questions about this process, please connect with our hiring team in advance of scheduled interviews. We value the safety of each member of our community because we know we’re all in this together. 

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review our EEO is the Law, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Statement, EEO/AA Statement. Descartes participates in the E-Verify program. Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program. Notice of E-Verify Participation Right to Work (English and Spanish). 
Descartes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Applicants in North America with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email us at hrna@descartes.com. Provide your name and contact information along with the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

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