What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director position at COSCO Container Lines Americas, Inc.?
COSCO SHIPPING LINES (North America) Inc. is seeking a Deputry Director to join their Global Sales Division for our South Central Region in the Houston area.
Specific responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
General Functions and Key Activities:
- Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, the selected individual will be responsible for leading a vertical sales program for out of gauge, specialized and hazardous commodities.
- They will coordinate via other Regional Sales Directors and DSMs to support and steer the local sales team in each Region, and to insure they meet and exceed all sales goals.
- The Deputy Director will also coordinate with ECD to insure an adequate inventory of specialized equipment is maintained to support bookings. Hazardous targets will be met by regular interaction with the NAOC hazmat team.
- Travel throughout the Regions for direct sales efforts with local sales teams may be required as determined by Sales and Executive Management.
Additional Qualifications or requirements:
Ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, be computer-literate and have a proven track record in transportation and logistics. Candidate should have at least 5 years experience in outside sales for an Ocean carrier or NVOCC, experience with hazmat, OOG and project cargo, and be currently based in the Houston area.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote