Trade Route Development Manager
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Position Overview: **Now Hiring: Trade Route Development Manager – Ocean Freight** ===============================================================
**Remote (U.S. or Canada)**
**Competitive Base Salary \+ Uncapped Commission**
**Full\-Time****Drive Global Trade. Build New Business. Earn Without Limits.**
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Are you a high\-performing logistics sales professional with a passion for winning new business? Do you thrive on building relationships, opening new doors, and growing strategic trade lanes? We're looking for a **Trade Route Development Manager** to spearhead business development across the **U.S./Canada Europe and India Subcontinent (ISC)** trade lanes. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced ocean freight sales professional who combines industry expertise with a true hunter mentality. If you're motivated by uncapped earning potential, international logistics, and the opportunity to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.**What You'll Do**
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As our **Trade Route Development Manager**, you'll be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities while expanding our presence across key international shipping corridors.**Responsibilities include:*** Develop and execute strategic sales plans targeting importers, exporters, manufacturers, and shippers moving freight between North America, Europe, and the India Subcontinent. * Prospect, qualify, and close new business opportunities for FCL, LCL, and project cargo services. * Build long\-term relationships with BCOs (Beneficial Cargo Owners), carriers, and strategic partners. * Collaborate with pricing, operations, and procurement teams to develop competitive freight solutions. * Manage a healthy sales pipeline while accurately forecasting revenue and meeting or exceeding sales goals. * Stay informed on carrier capacity, freight rates, and market trends to identify new growth opportunities. * Represent the company professionally at customer meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.
**What We're Looking For**
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* 5\+ years of experience in ocean freight sales, freight forwarding, business development, or trade lane management. * Proven success generating new business and consistently exceeding sales targets. * Strong understanding of Transatlantic and/or India Subcontinent ocean freight markets. * Experience selling FCL, LCL, and international logistics solutions. * Excellent negotiation, presentation, and consultative selling skills. * Self\-motivated professional who excels in a remote, independent work environment. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
**Why Join Us?**
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* Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. * Sell within established, high\-growth international trade lanes. * Competitive compensation with **uncapped commission potential.** * Autonomy to build your territory while being supported by experienced operations and pricing teams. * Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth. * Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and customer success.
**Benefits**
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✔ Competitive Base Salary \+ Uncapped Commission
✔ Medical, Dental \& Vision Insurance
✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (where applicable)
✔ Paid Time Off \& Paid Holidays
✔ Life \& Disability Insurance
✔ Flexible Remote Work Environment
✔ Professional Development \& Career Growth Opportunities
✔ Laptop \& Technology Support
✔ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**Ready to Build Global Business?**
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If you're a driven logistics sales professional who enjoys hunting new business and developing international trade opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.**Apply today and help shape the future of global freight forwarding.** **Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) is a family\-owned global freight forwarding company. Since 1897, tailored logistics solutions across all modes of transport have been an integral part of our portfolio, along with supply chain optimization.** Pay Range: USD $85,000\.00 \- USD $100,000\.00 /Yr.
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