Ocean Route Growth Lead - North East US

DHL Global Forwarding; New Jersey; On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Edison, New Jersey seeks an experienced Ocean Route Development Manager to drive growth across Transpacific Eastbound and related lanes. You will connect sales, product, and operations to win new business, sponsor accounts at national level, and develop trade-lane strategies.

The role requires a business degree and 4+ years in ocean freight with strong pricing knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business discipline with 4+ years of related experience.
• Strong ocean freight product and pricing knowledge.
• Thorough understanding of business development strategy and the sales process.

Responsibilities

• Act as Ocean Freight product champion and liaison among product, marketing/sales, customers and operations.
• Drive growth across ocean products and support Field Sales according to country growth plan.
• Provide local guidance on where to sell and engage in opportunities with target customers.

Skills

Ocean freight knowledge

Pricing knowledge

Business development strategy

Sales process understanding

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural competence

Planning and organizing

Continuous improvement

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Edison, New Jersey seeks an experienced Ocean Route Development Manager to drive growth across Transpacific Eastbound and related lanes. You will connect sales, product, and operations to win new business, sponsor accounts at national level, and develop trade-lane strategies.

The role requires a business degree and 4+ years in ocean freight with strong pricing knowledge and excellent communication skills.