Director of Sales - U.S. Customs Brokerage

Description

Who We Are: 

When you join Traffic Tech, you join a team that keeps the global economy moving – literally. Traffic Tech is recognized as an industry leader and the logistics partner to many highly recognizable international brands. With 30 offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and China, the company offers progressive & efficient solutions for moving freight by land, sea, and air.

Your Part in It:
Working out of our Chicago office, we are looking for a senior Customs Brokerage professional to develop and grow our U.S. Customs Brokerage business. This role is responsible for generating new business, representing a minimum of 10,000+ customs entries annually, and building a portfolio of high-quality, sustainable, and profitable U.S. importer accounts. The role will also leverage Traffic Tech’s existing customer base and broader logistics capabilities to identify and develop new Customs opportunities.

DIRECTOR OF SALES - U.S. CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

What the Job Entails: 

What We Are Looking For: 

• 10+ years of U.S. Customs Brokerage sales/business development experience.
• Proven track record of personally developing significant customs brokerage business.
• Demonstrated ability to generate high volume Customs entry opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs processes, tariffs, duties and importer requirements.
• Experience selling duty drawback, compliance and other value-added Customs solutions considered an asset.
• Established network of U.S. importers and industry relationships.
• Strong prospecting, presentation, negotiation and closing capabilities.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of revenue, GP, pricing and account profitability.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and comfortable operating with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Customs operations, Global Freight Forwarding, OTR and other Traffic Tech business units.

What We Offer:

• Robust industry with training and mentorship
• Full Benefit options, including Medical (Dental & Vision)
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short-term Disability
• 401(k) matching
• Dynamic environment and ‘can-do’ culture 

This is a full-time permanent position from Monday to Friday.