Regional Ocean Freight Sales Manager

Yusen Logistics • Elk Grove Village, IL

17h • $105,595 - $167,779

About The Position

The Regional Ocean Freight Logistics Sales Manager is responsible for driving volume growth within their assigned region by acquiring and developing mid- to large-sized customers with regular Ocean freight needs. This role emphasizes strategic selling, leveraging long-standing relationships, and utilizing customer insights to deliver tailored solutions. The position requires a strong understanding of Ocean freight operations, including origin and destination services, first and last mile logistics, and the ability to negotiate competitive agreements with Key Accounts.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of proven success in an Ocean freight business development position, specifically with key accounts.
• Proven track record of securing, managing, and growing consistent Ocean freight business with mid- to large-sized accounts (500+ TEU’s/annum)—beyond spot or ad-hoc shipments—within the past 12 months.
• Sales & Relationship Expertise: Proven ability to negotiate and consultatively sell to mid- and large-sized accounts, build and sustain executive-level relationships, and understand customer supply-chain challenges and key performance metrics.
• Ocean freight & Supply Chain Knowledge: Deep understanding of global Ocean freight operations, including origin/destination handling, capacity management, Incoterms, and trade compliance—combined with the skill to design strategic, end-to-end logistics solutions from first to last mile.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred

Responsibilities

• New Business Development & Strategic Sales: Identify and secure mid- to large-sized customers (500+ TEUs/annum) with significant Ocean freight volumes, develop strategic sales plans, and consistently meet assigned sales targets.
• Relationship Management & Account Growth: Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and influencers to retain customers, expand share of wallet, and negotiate long-term agreements and service commitments.
• Solution Design & Subject Matter Expertise: Provide tailored end-to-end Ocean freight solutions, offering guidance on export regulations, loading methods, crating, handling freight, and special equipment needs.
• Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Partner with internal teams—including Product, Procurement, Operations, Credit, and International Offices—to ensure service excellence, pricing competitiveness, credit approvals, and timely collections.
• Market Intelligence & Opportunity Development: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to identify new opportunities, qualify leads, and drive year-over-year Ocean freight tonnage growth.
• Sales Forecasting & Performance Management: Maintain a robust pipeline, provide accurate sales forecasts, and ensure timely CRM updates on opportunities, activities, and results.
• Ocean Product Representation & Industry Engagement: Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and market updates to strengthen brand presence and support global account development.

Benefits

• Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1 st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Standard 10 days PTO
• Eligible for comission plan
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Eligble for OT pay if applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation , and much more
• Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees