Sales Manager in Logistics

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TOP Group - Japanese Recruiting Agency is seeking an experienced Sales professional for a Japanese freight forwarder client in New York. You will develop new business with local and international customers, focusing on export opportunities, and you will build and maintain strong relationships.

The role requires at least 5 years in freight forwarding or related industries, a proven track record in new business development, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or related industry.
• Proven track record of new business development and customer acquisition.
• Strong network of local and/or export customers is highly preferred.
• Experience managing and developing non-Japanese accounts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Existing customer relationships that could potentially be developed into new business are a strong plus.
• Japanese skill is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with local and non-Japanese customers across various industries.
• Identify and acquire new customer accounts, with a focus on export business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers.
• Leverage existing industry relationships and customer networks to generate new business.
• Share market and sales information with other U.S. branches.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business growth.
• Travel as needed to meet customers and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Freight forwarding

New business development

Customer acquisition

Negotiation

Relationship building

Independent work

Japanese language (nice to have)

Job description

Our Client, a Japanese Freight Forwarder is looking for an Experienced Sales professional.

• Salary: 100-150 base + Incentive + Benefits
• Hiring Style: Full time/ Direct hire

Responsibilities

• Develop new business with local and non-Japanese customers across various industries.
• Identify and acquire new customer accounts, with a focus on export business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers.
• Leverage existing industry relationships and customer networks to generate new business.
• Share market and sales information with other U.S. branches.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business growth.
• Travel as needed to meet customers and develop new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or a related industry.
• Proven track record of new business development and customer acquisition.
• Strong network of local and/or export customers is highly preferred.
• Experience managing and developing non-Japanese accounts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Existing customer relationships that could potentially be developed into new business are a strong plus.
• Japanese skill is a big plus.