Sales Manager, (Regional Commercial Manager Liner Services)

Preference for candidates based in Houston, TX or Miami, FL metropolitan areas. This is not a remote position in any other metropolitan areas, and no relocation assistance is offered.Job SummaryThe Liner Sales Manager is responsible for driving commercial growth and maximizing cargo participation across DOCE trade lanes connecting Central America with North America, the Caribbean, and Northern Europe. This role develops and implements sales strategies, identifies new business opportunities, establishes volume and revenue targets that meet BU objectives, and partners with DOCE agencies to strengthen market position and achieve commercial objectives while managing a sales program with a revenue of $200 million.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to drive volume and revenue growth targets across established trade lanes.Identify market trends, competitive activity, and new business opportunities across targeted commodities and customer segments.Establish annual sales targets and develop account-level volume budgets aligned with DOCE commercial objectives.Build and strengthen customer relationships to expand existing business and develop new revenue opportunities.Partner with DOCE agencies to coordinate sales activities, customer development, and execution of commercial priorities.Utilize Salesforce to monitor account activity, customer visits, sales opportunities. Lead regular sales meetings with agency sales representatives to evaluate performance, opportunities, and progress against targets.Provide the Vice President, DOCE with insight into sales performance, market developments, and business opportunities.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree required.Experience in ocean transportation, international trade, sales management, contract negotiation, or business development required.Minimum 10 years of VOCC and/or NVOCC sales experience, with demonstrated experience in North America and Central America trade lanes.Possess knowledge of international trade, the Shipping Act of 1984 as amended, FMC regulations, anti-trust law, and maritime operations.Demonstrated success in business development, strategic account management, sales planning, and revenue growthStrong negotiation, analytical, and executive communication skills.Ability to influence and coordinate sales activities across an international agency network. Salesforce or comparable CRM experience preferred.Salesforce experienceSpanish proficiency is a plusPreference for candidates in Miami, FL or Houston, TX but can be based in Charlotte, NCAbility to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.Work Authorization Requirement:Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization throughout their employment. The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.Dole Fresh Fruit Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.