Licensed Customs Broker

Gingercontrol; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A trade compliance company in Houston is looking for a Licensed U.S. Customs Broker. This role demands significant involvement in compliance and operations, such as advising clients on customs regulations and coordinating directly with the founders for growth. Ideal candidates are builders who are eager to implement modern technologies in trade compliance, along with the willingness to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker is required.
• Must be willing to obtain a National Permit.
• Must be comfortable working in early-stage environments.
• A mindset focused on building and improving systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core player in trade compliance and operations.
• Advise clients on U.S. import compliance and customs regulations.
• Work directly with the founder on distribution and growth.
• Create and distribute content across various formats.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve compliance workflows.

Skills

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker

Ability to obtain National Permit

Comfortable in high-ownership environments

Interest in improving trade compliance through technology

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a core player in GingerControl’s trade compliance and operations
• Obtain and maintain a National Customs Broker Permit to support nationwide expansion
• Advise clients on U.S. import compliance, tariffs, and customs regulations
• Work directly with the founder on distribution and growth
  • Represent GingerControl at in-person events, trade shows, and industry meetups
  • Create and distribute content across formats (written, video, live, social)
  • Build and execute hands-on distribution strategies
  • Help design and expand compliance-related services
  • Collaborate with technical teams to apply technology (data systems, automation, applied AI) to improve compliance workflows

Who You Are

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (required)
• Willing and eligible to obtain a National Permit (required if not already held)
• Comfortable operating in early-stage, high-ownership environments
• Builder mindset with interest in improving systems and execution
• Strong interest in how technology can improve trade compliance
• Long-term oriented and motivated by building something enduring

What This Is Not

• Not a traditional desk-only broker role
• Not a narrowly defined compliance position

Why GingerControl

• Role with real ownership over growth and execution
• Direct collaboration with the founders
• Ability to shape services and distribution from the ground up
• Opportunity to modernize trade compliance through practical technology

Commitment

• This is a long-term role for someone who wants to build, distribute, and innovate