Sr. Manager, Outside Sales

Job Description
Job Description
Sr. Manager, Outside Sales – Purchase Order Solutions
Location: Remote — must reside in Illinois
Who is OOCL Logistics? OOCL Logistics is a global provider of innovative logistics and supply chain solutions, with over 150 offices in more than 50 countries. Through advanced IT, an experienced global team, and sophisticated transportation and 3PL and 4PL capabilities, we deliver tailored, value-driven solutions for customers across dynamic global markets.

The Role
OOCL Logistics is seeking an experienced supply chain sales professional to develop new business for our Purchase Order Management and broader 3PL and 4PL solutions. This is a true hunter role focused on acquiring new customers and building strategic relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, importers, sourcing organizations, procurement leaders, and supply chain decision-makers in Illinois and surrounding markets.

The primary focus is selling Purchase Order Management solutions that improve supplier collaboration, purchase-order visibility, milestone tracking, and exception management. Based on each customer’s needs, this position will also introduce complementary services such as supplier management, supply chain visibility, ocean and air freight, trucking, intermodal rail, warehousing, customs brokerage, and managed transportation.

The ideal candidate has an established network within manufacturing, sourcing, procurement, or global supply chain management and experience selling complex solutions beyond transactional freight services.

Qualifications

3-5 years of successful outside sales or business development experience within a global 3PL, 4PL, freight forwarder, or supply chain solutions provider
Established network of manufacturers, suppliers, importers, sourcing organizations, procurement leaders, or supply chain decision-makers in Illinois or surrounding markets
Proven success prospecting, developing, and closing new business
Experience selling Purchase Order Management, supplier management, supply chain visibility, freight forwarding, managed transportation, procurement technology, or other integrated supply chain solutions
Strong understanding of how purchase orders connect with suppliers, transportation, customs, warehousing, inventory, and final delivery
Working knowledge of ocean freight, air freight, truckload, LTL, intermodal rail, and customs brokerage
Experience managing complex sales cycles involving procurement, sourcing, logistics, finance, technology, and executive stakeholders
Strong consultative selling, executive presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
Ability to travel throughout the assigned market and as business needs require

Key Responsibilities
Develop new business for OOCL Logistics’ Purchase Order Management and broader 3PL and 4PL solutions
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of manufacturers, importers, sourcing organizations, and supply chain prospects
Lead customer discovery meetings to understand purchase-order, supplier, transportation, visibility, and risk-management needs
Position Purchase Order Management as the initial solution and identify opportunities to add complementary logistics services
Develop customer-specific proposals and presentations that communicate operational and financial value
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through solution development, negotiation, and closing
Collaborate with internal pricing, operations, technology, and implementation teams to develop practical and executable solutions
Support the transition of new customers from sales through implementation
Benefits:
Medical and dental premiums 100% company-paid
Vision coverage option
$8,400 annual car allowance
401(k) retirement plan and pension plan
Paid time off, separate paid sick time, and personal days
Paid major holidays
All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

The annualized base salary for this position ranges from $115,000.00 to $123,000.00 excluding fringe benefits. If hired at OOCL Logistics, the final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we also consider internal equity as part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.

All full-time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits, while in a safe, friendly, clean, business casual office environment. OOCL Logistics is an

Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. OOCL Logistics does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. For more information, we encourage you to visit us at