Assistant Sales Manager

Triton International • Houston, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Sales Manager supports Regional Sales Managers in driving container sales and trading activities across assigned customers in North and Central America. The role helps the sales team achieve pricing, volume, and inventory goals while contributing to overall sales performance. It offers opportunities for professional growth and the potential to expand responsibilities within Triton Container Sales (TCS). The position is based in Houston, Texas, and follows a hybrid schedule requiring four days on-site (Monday through Thursday) and Friday working from home. Employees may use up to 20 Work from Anywhere days annually, prorated for new hires and subject to manager approval. The role requires travel within the assigned region as needed and a commutable distance of 50 miles or less from the Houston office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in customer service or sales-related roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent decision-making and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse cultures and liaise with colleagues globally.
• Ability to build strong customer and vendor relationships.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must work on-site four days per week, Monday through Thursday, under Triton’s hybrid work model.
• Must live within a commutable distance of 50 miles from the Houston, Texas office.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• Alignment with Triton’s values of integrity, reliability, creativity, excellence, teamwork, and a long-term view.
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to internal and external clients.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish to support customers across the region.
• Knowledge of the container shipping industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned customer relationships and position TCS as the preferred supplier, with “last look” at customers’ container purchasing needs.
• Work with the TCS team to devise, agree on, and execute customer plans that increase market share and develop business in line with department price and volume objectives.
• Provide coverage and support for Regional Sales Managers as needed.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Regional Sales Manager and Customer Service Representatives.
• Travel within the assigned region as required.
• Maintain frequent, proactive communication with existing customers and colleagues.
• Support TCS digital marketing campaigns, follow up on leads in the CRM, and maintain the customer database.
• Collaborate with regional team members to ensure customer service meets customer needs.
• Coordinate with the North America Logistics Manager and Trucking Manager to push out or pull in sale inventory on domestic moves as appropriate.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed to support business objectives.
• Prospect and develop business opportunities in new markets.
• Maintain oversight of inventory levels in the assigned territory through frequent communication with customers and colleagues, and physically inspect containers as required.
• Apply and manage company policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent adherence to organizational credit policies.
• Cultivate and execute trading opportunities by establishing buy/sell relationships within the territory and building a pipeline of successful transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Generous time off.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) open to all employees.
• Hybrid work schedule: four days in the office, Monday through Thursday, and Friday from home.
• Up to 20 Work from Anywhere days annually, prorated for new hires and subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level