What are the responsibilities and job description for the Branch Sales Director Midwest position at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and Careers?
Shape the Future of Our Chicago Branch as Our Next Branch Sales Director
Are you ready to lead a high-impact sales organization where your vision and leadership directly drive business growth and your own career advancement? As our Branch Sales Director in Chicago, you won’t just manage a team; you’ll own a key strategic market, influence corporate direction, and be recognized as a senior commercial leader in the organization.
What’s in It for You
- High Visibility & Influence: Lead one of our most strategic branches with direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape market strategy.
- Career Growth: This role is a gateway to executive-level leadership. You’ll be empowered to build a team, drive regional success, and position yourself for future advancement.
- Growth Driven Culture: Join a company where innovation is encouraged, performance is recognized, and success is rewarded.
What You’ll Be Empowered to Do
- Drive Strategy: Own the branch’s sales targets and market approach, using data and your deep industry knowledge to create winning strategies.
- Lead a High-Performing Team: Mentor, motivate, and grow a sales team that executes at a high level and celebrates big wins together.
- Expand Market Share: Take charge of new business development and create long-term customer partnerships across the Midwest.
- Be a Decision Maker: Influence contract negotiations, pricing strategy, and key customer relationships.
- Collaborate at a Senior Level: Partner with Trade and corporate teams to launch impactful sales campaigns and drive total branch performance.
Requirements:
What You Bring to Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- 7–10 years’ experience in ocean shipping or freight forwarding, with at least 5 years in a senior sales leadership role
- Strong understanding of the Midwest market
- A passion for leading, building, and winning in a competitive commercial environment
- Proven success driving results within a large or matrix organization
Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a high-energy, forward-thinking team that values your voice and your vision. You’ll have the resources to succeed and the recognition to match it.
This isn’t just another leadership role. This is your opportunity to build something, lead with purpose, and accelerate your career.
Function:
Countries & Business Development