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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.

• Culture: You'll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Impact: Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.

• Salary: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a base salary of $100,000 to $110,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.

• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule; typically your schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible hours may be required to support after-hours, weekends, or holidays when needed).

You will build market momentum and close enterprise-level business by matching client supply chain bottlenecks with our logistics capabilities.

• Revenue Generation: Develop and implement targeted sales strategies for Warehouse Management (WM) or Transportation Management (TM) to hit aggressive revenue goals.

• Pipeline Development: Discover and pursue new logistics business opportunities using focused prospecting, network building, and deep market research.

• Solutions Presenting: Draft and present sophisticated, client-centric proposals that clearly demonstrate the value of our specialized services.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Actively market and cross-sell our full operational capabilities, including Freight Forwarding (FF) and Value-Added Services (VAS).

• Relationship Management: Nurture long-term client connections to verify customer satisfaction and maximize brand loyalty.

• Market Insight: Run comprehensive market and competitor analyses to discover emerging supply chain trends and shift sales strategy accordingly.

• Performance Tracking: Closely monitor your overall sales performance and provide regular pipeline updates and visibility to executive leadership.

• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in a client-facing logistics role or account management context, with a history of sales leadership success.

• Enterprise Track Record: Proven background successfully closing large-scale engagements valued at $5 million or more annually.

• Sales Craftsmanship: 5+ years of a proven track record utilizing strategic/solution selling methodologies to win complex, long-lead-time enterprise sales cycles.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline. An MBA or Master's Degree is highly preferred.

• Voice of the Customer: Advanced capacity to engage, build immediate credibility, and document the strategic priorities and operational challenges of client executives.

• Communication Skills: Advanced verbal and written communication talent with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels horizontally and vertically.

• Technical Setup: Strong proficiency in modern CRM platforms, sales process management tools, and advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bilingual Skills: Fluency in Korean is required.

• Strategic Independence: This is a high-visibility, Salary, Exempt role managing critical client growth.

• Hybrid Setting: Enjoy a flexible hybrid workspace layout balancing remote work with dedicated office environments.

• Territory Travel: Explore new opportunities with estimated territory travel ranging between 25% and 40% to lead high-level customer interactions.

• Equal Opportunity: Work alongside a diverse, innovative workforce dedicated to supply chain excellence.

Ready to deliver enterprise-scale logistics solutions? Apply today!

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must complete an application at:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.