Job Description
Job Description
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Location: Remote – United States
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Travel: Monthly in-person business reviews in Houston, TX, or Los Angeles, CA
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Position Overview
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The Senior Sales Manager will be responsible for developing new customer relationships and expanding revenue across the U.S. market, with a focus on import shipments from Asia, including Southeast Asia.
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This role is ideal for an experienced logistics sales professional with a strong understanding of freight forwarding, import operations, and integrated supply chain solutions. The successful candidate will bring a consultative sales approach, a solid industry network, and a proven ability to develop long-term customer partnerships.
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This remote position offers a competitive base salary and an uncapped commission structure tied to sales performance.
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Key Responsibilities
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1. Business Development & Sales
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\n - Identify and develop new business opportunities with U.S. importers, distributors, retailers, and e-commerce businesses.
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\n - Promote integrated logistics solutions tailored to customer supply chain requirements.
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2. Integrated Logistics Solutions
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\n - Sell a range of logistics services, including ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, customs brokerage, drayage, warehousing, and domestic distribution.
\n - Develop solutions supporting deliveries to U.S. warehouses, retail distribution centers, and Amazon FBA facilities.
\n - Prepare quotations, proposals, and service agreements.
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3. Account Management & Customer Relationships
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\n - Build and maintain long-term relationships with decision-makers in supply chain, procurement, and operations.
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4. Market Development & Sales Strategy
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\n - Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and freight rate developments.
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5. Sales Pipeline & Performance Management
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\n - Maintain accurate sales pipeline records and customer information in CRM systems.
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\n - Collaborate with management to develop account strategies and sales plans.
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Required Qualifications
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\n - 5+ years of sales experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, NVOCC, or a related industry.
\n - Established relationships with U.S. importers or relevant industry customers.
\n - Demonstrated ability to develop new business and generate revenue through customer acquisition and account growth.
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\n - Strong knowledge of Asia-to-U.S. import logistics and international freight operations.
\n - Understanding of the import process, including Incoterms, Importer Security Filing (ISF), customs clearance, drayage, and domestic distribution.
\n - Strong negotiation, presentation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
\n - Ability to manage a sales pipeline, prioritize opportunities, and work independently in a remote environment.
\n - Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
\n - Ability to travel for customer meetings and attend monthly business reviews in Houston, TX, or Los Angeles, CA.
\n - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Preferred Qualifications
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\n - Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
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\n - Experience serving customers in retail, new energy, recycling, industrial, or consumer goods sectors.
\n - Experience working with international freight forwarders or logistics providers headquartered in Asia.
\n - Familiarity with e-commerce logistics, Amazon FBA, and retail distribution center deliveries.
\n - Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot and logistics TMS systems.
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Compensation & Benefits
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\n - Competitive base salary plus uncapped sales commission.
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\n - Health, dental, and vision insurance.
\n - 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subject to plan terms.
\n - Paid time off and paid holidays.
\n - Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding U.S. organization.
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Job Tags
Base plus commission, Full time, Remote work, Overseas