Sales Representative (Ocean Freight & Logistics)

COSCO SHIPPING (North America) Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, and-

FSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

Annual discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Sea Trade International, Inc., a subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING (North America), seeks a Sales Representative for our Secaucus, NJ headquarters. You will promote ocean freight and logistics services, develop new business, and build strong client relationships across the global supply chain.

In this role you will expand our customer base, achieve sales targets, and collaborate with internal teams to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NVOCC and freight forwarding industry.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple client accounts.
• 1–3 years of experience in the ocean shipping or logistics industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell logistics solutions including ocean freight and related services.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through client visits, calls, networking, and outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Achieve assigned sales volume and revenue targets.
• Conduct weekly sales meetings or calls with key accounts and document outcomes.
• Inform clients on service updates, pricing, and company policies.
• Participate in weekly sales strategy meetings with management and the sales team.
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support business growth.

Skills

NVOCC knowledge

Freight forwarding

Communication skills

Relationship building

Account management

Organized

1–3 years experience

Job description

Sea Trade International, Inc, subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING (North America). is seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Representative to join our team at our Secaucus, NJ headquarters. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about logistics and international trade and enjoys building strong client relationships while driving business growth.

As a Sales Representative, you will play a key role in expanding our customer base, promoting our ocean freight and logistics services, and delivering exceptional service to clients across the global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell our logistics solutions, including ocean freight shipping, customs clearance, and related services
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through client visits, calls, networking, and outreach
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Achieve assigned sales volume and revenue targets
• Conduct weekly sales meetings or calls (virtual or in-person) with key and target accounts and document outcomes
• Keep clients informed on service updates, pricing, and company policies
• Participate in weekly sales strategy meetings with management and the sales team
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly sales reports
• Collaborate with internal teams and contribute ideas to support business growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NVOCC and freight forwarding industry
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple client accounts
• 1–3 years of experience in the ocean shipping or logistics industry preferred

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits – support for mass transit and parking
• 401(k) retirement plan – with a 100% company match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Annual Discretionary Bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Company-paid life insurance – with optional additional coverage
• Fully covered short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential personal and work-life support