Senior Sales Manager - International Logistics (Import)

HappyGlobal Service

  • United, WV
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    Highlights

    Develop new business with U.S. importers, distributors, retailers, and e-commerce sellers, focusing on Asia (including Southeast Asia) to U.S. import shipments. • Sell integrated import solutions, including ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, customs.

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    LocationUnited, WV

    Description

    Job Description

    Position Overview

    The Senior Sales Manager will drive new business growth by developing and managing U.S. importer

    accounts. This role is ideal for a seasoned logistics sales professional with an established client network

    who can deliver full-service import and distribution solutions, from origin pickup through final delivery.

    This role offers a competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure that directly rewards

    your performance.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop new business with U.S. importers, distributors, retailers, and e-commerce sellers,

    focusing on Asia (including Southeast Asia) to U.S. import shipments

    • Leverage and grow an existing book of business to meet and exceed monthly and annual

    revenue targets

    • Sell integrated import solutions, including ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, customs

    brokerage, drayage, warehousing, and inventory distribution to U.S. warehouses and

    retail/Amazon FBA channels

    • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision makers in supply chain,

    procurement, and operations

    • Prepare quotations, proposals, and service agreements, and negotiate pricing and contract

    terms

    • Work closely with overseas offices, operations, and customer service teams to ensure smooth

    shipment execution and client satisfaction

    • Track market trends, competitor activity, and carrier rate changes to identify new opportunities

    • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and customer records in CRM, and provide regular sales

    reports and forecasts

    • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings


    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years of sales experience in international logistics, freight forwarding, or NVOCC

    • An established U.S. client base with the ability to bring in business within the first 3 to 6 months

    • Proven track record in import logistics, especially Asia and Southeast Asia to U.S. trade lanes

    • Solid understanding of the full import process, including Incoterms, ISF, customs clearance,

    drayage, and domestic distribution

    • Consistent history of meeting or exceeding sales quotas

    • Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills

    • Self-motivated and results-driven, able to work independently with minimal supervision

    • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent industry experience

    • Authorized to work in the United States

    • Willing to travel for client visits as needed, and to Houston, TX or Los Angeles, CA once a month

    for business reviews

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese

    • Established network in the Houston and Gulf Coast market (petrochemical, industrial, retail, or

    consumer goods sectors)

    • Client relationships in retail, new energy, or recycling industries

    • Experience working with Asian-based freight forwarders

    • Experience with e-commerce logistics, including Amazon FBA and retail distribution center

    deliveries

    • Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and logistics TMS systems

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