Global Logistics Sales Associate - Freight & 3PL

Samsung SDS; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Learning & Development

Service Awards

Subsidized Lunch Support

Job summary

Samsung SDS America, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Logistics Sales Associate to drive new business and manage customer relationships across international freight forwarding and integrated 3PL services. You will create customized proposals, collaborate with Pricing and Operations, and push for revenue growth while coordinating with overseas partners.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics sales, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and willingness to travel up to 30% in the U.S. Plano onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Business, Marketing, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, 3PL transportation sales roles.
• Proven sales experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.
• Experience with consulting-based logistics proposals a plus.
• Solid understanding of domestic and international transportation (trucking, air, ocean).
• Proactive, positive attitude with strong relationship-building and business development skills.
• Understanding of logistics operations, pricing, AR/AP basics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% in the U.S.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese preferred; onsite in Plano, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and acquire customers across international freight forwarding and 3PL services.
• Prepare customized logistics proposals covering air/ocean freight, drayage, customs clearance, and project logistics.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, follow up on sales opportunities, and identify upsell opportunities.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Operations, and overseas partners to deliver solutions.
• Manage sales activities from lead generation to contract closure, meeting revenue targets.
• Maintain a qualified sales pipeline using CRM and other tools.
• Coordinate with Legal for contracts and service agreements.
• Serve as the commercial contact with Operations to ensure service delivery.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance, pipeline, AR/AP status.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Sales prospecting

Negotiation

CRM management

Pricing knowledge

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Marketing/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Samsung SDS America, Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a Logistics Sales Associate to drive new business and manage customer relationships across international freight forwarding and integrated 3PL services. You will create customized proposals, collaborate with Pricing and Operations, and push for revenue growth while coordinating with overseas partners.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics sales, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and willingness to travel up to 30% in the U.S. Plano onsite.