Ocean Freight Excellence Specialist Jobs

Experience and working knowledge of CRM systems

Manage complex negotiations with senior-level executives

2-5 years' quota carrying sales experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Meet and exceed sales targets

Successfully create business from new and existing customer accounts

Remote Command Center: Execute global strategies from any global outpost. Experience remote work that truly spans the world.

International Freight Forwarding Business Development Manager

Unparalleled Portfolios: Traverse air, sea, and land with our client's extensive freight solutions, covering every conceivable trade route.

Horizon-Broadening Workshops: Dive into ongoing training that keeps you abreast of every shift in international trade.

World-Class Rewards: Competitive compensation, global bonuses, and incentives tailor-made for those who've mastered international trade nuances.

International Brigade: Collaborate with a world-class team, driven by innovation, dedication, and a vision to dominate global trade frontiers.

Full insurance benefits (dental, health, and vision) after 90 days of employment

Negotiate freight rates to maximize profitability and continuous company growth

Create and maintain customer relationships

Collaborate with colleagues on a daily basis

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid change

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Responsible for researching problem freight that cannot be received at the distribution center/regional hub

Collaborates with key cross-functional teams (merchants, demand chain, distribution) to ensure problem freight resolution aligns with company policy and direction

Performs needed actions to create or adjust purchase orders, or otherwise dispense with problem freight

Identifies issues and opportunities as well as the appropriate action plan to support company financial goals

Ability to deliver expected quantitative and qualitative results

Ability to work cross-functionally and independently

Strong Excel skills and project management experience.

Offer pricing rationale and guidance to Tender Management teams for multi-national/multi-trade RFQ’s.

Maintain records of service contract amendments and terms/conditions within the internal Rate Management system.

In-depth knowledge of Ocean Freight

Negotiate favorable contract rates and terms with ocean carriers for both long-term fixed and spot businesses across all ocean trades.

Keep commercial/sales and operational teams informed on market developments to align ocean freight business practices with industry trends.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Have knowledge and become expert on HTS Code and any other shipping requirements.

May provide support and direction to less experienced team members.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Implements and maintains pricing infrastructures related to export customs reporting.

Ensure shipments are tracked and traced, documented accurately, while keeping costs down collectively.

Experience with using logistics IT visibility platforms and tools to drive proactive management of ocean / air freight

Capable of working in a remote work group and being managed by a remote manager

Proactively measure and manage ocean freight capacity globally working with I/E procurement, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and various sector representatives

8-10 years’ experience in transportation (ocean, air, international logistics required)

English fluency both written and verbal required; exceptional communication skills across global businesses (additional languages as an asset)

Experience directly leading cross-functional competencies, people, and teams