Bilingual; Korean/English) Sales Executive
Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60016, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Sales
Business Development
Now Hiring:
Bilingual (Korean/English) Sales Executive
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.
WhyYou'll Love This Role:
- 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!
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