Bilingual (Korean/English) Sales Executive

CJ Logistics • Des Plaines, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CJ Logistics is seeking a Sales Executive with a specialized focus on Korean business growth solutions. In this role, you will represent CJ Logistics at industry events, manage the RFP process, and execute lead-generating activities primarily focused on business expansion. As a critical member of our sales team, you will drive new business while cross-selling our diverse service channels to provide high-impact, customer-centric logistics solutions. This is a high-visibility, Salary, Exempt role managing critical client growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years in a client-facing logistics role or account management context, with a history of sales leadership success.
• Proven background successfully closing large-scale engagements valued at $5 million or more annually.
• 5+ years of a proven track record utilizing strategic/solution selling methodologies to win complex, long-lead-time enterprise sales cycles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced capacity to engage, build immediate credibility, and document the strategic priorities and operational challenges of client executives.
• Advanced verbal and written communication talent with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels horizontally and vertically.
• Strong proficiency in modern CRM platforms, sales process management tools, and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency in Korean is required.

Nice To Haves

• An MBA or Master's Degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build market momentum and close enterprise-level business by matching client supply chain bottlenecks with our logistics capabilities.
• Develop and implement targeted sales strategies for Warehouse Management (WM) or Transportation Management (TM) to hit aggressive revenue goals.
• Discover and pursue new logistics business opportunities using focused prospecting, network building, and deep market research.
• Draft and present sophisticated, client-centric proposals that clearly demonstrate the value of our specialized services.
• Actively market and cross-sell our full operational capabilities, including Freight Forwarding (FF) and Value-Added Services (VAS).
• Nurture long-term client connections to verify customer satisfaction and maximize brand loyalty.
• Run comprehensive market and competitor analyses to discover emerging supply chain trends and shift sales strategy accordingly.
• Closely monitor your overall sales performance and provide regular pipeline updates and visibility to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000 to $110,000 per year
• Annual incentive plan
• Flexible hybrid workspace layout balancing remote work with dedicated office environments
• Territory travel ranging between 25% and 40%

What This Job Offers

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