Job Description:
Title: Assistant Sales Manager
Reports To: Director, TCS North & South America
Location: Houston, TX
Who We Are:
Triton International is the world's largest lessor of intermodal containers with an owned and managed container fleet of more than 7.0 million twenty-foot equivalent units We provide our customers with efficiency and certainty in an unpredictable world. Our customers depend on our extensive worldwide network and large equipment inventory to meet their needs and help keep global commerce moving forward. We are guided by our values of integrity, reliability, creativity, excellence, teamwork, and long-term view, alongside core competencies that foster a culture of leadership, innovation, and sustainable growth. Together, these principles empower our team, driving our continued success and cementing our position as an industry leader.
Why You'll Love This Job:
As part of the Triton Team, you will play an integral part in our mission "to support the supply chains that connect the world."
- Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the global supply chain.
- Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and grow your career with us.
- Culture: Be part of a supportive, innovative, high-performing global team where your ideas are valued.
- Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do:
This role supports Regional Sales Managers in driving container sales and trading activities across assigned customers in North and Central America. The position will support the sales team in achieving pricing, volume, and inventory goals, while contributing to overall sales performance. It offers strong opportunities for professional growth, with the potential to expand responsibilities within Triton Container Sales ("TCS") over time.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Manage assigned customer relationships with the goal of positioning TCS as the preferred supplier with "last look" at each of our customers container purchasing needs.
- Work closely with the TCS team to devise, agree, and execute plans for each customer on increasing market share and developing business in line with the department's overall price/volume objectives.
- Provide coverage and support for Regional Sales Managers as and when needed.
- Serve as a key liaison between the Regional Sales Manager and the Customer Service Representatives.
- Travel within the assigned region as required.
- Maintain frequent and proactive communication with existing customers, and colleagues as necessary.
- Support TCS Digital Marketing Campaigns as well as lead follow-up in CRM and customer database maintenance.
- Collaborate with regional team members to ensure our customer service delivery meets the needs of our customers.
- Coordinate with the Logistics Manager and Trucking Manager for North America to push out or pull in sale inventory on domestic moves as appropriate.
- Take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed to support business objectives.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline.
- 0-5 years of experience in customer service or sales-related roles.
- Fluency in Spanish is required to effectively support customers across the region.
- Knowledge of the container shipping industry is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products required with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
- High energy and enthusiasm with a positive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent decision making and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse cultures and ability to liaise with colleagues globally.
- Ability to build strong customer and vendor relations.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Must be at a commutable distance (within 50 miles) to the Houston, TX office.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
You'll Succeed Here If You Are:
- Aligned to Triton's company values which include Integrity, Reliability, Creativity, Excellence, Teamwork and Long-term view.
- Able to consistently and impactfully prospect and develop business opportunities for new markets.
- Committed to effectively maintaining strong oversight of inventory levels within the assigned territory through high-frequency communication with customers and colleagues, with a demonstrated ability to physically inspect containers as required.
- A strong communicator who is dedicated to fostering and maintaining strong relationships and delivering the highest level of customer service to internal and external clients.
- Skilled at applying and managing company policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent adherence to organizational credit policies.
- Eager to learn and grow within the business by cultivating and executing trading opportunities through establishing buy/sell relationships within the defined territory to build a pipeline of successful transactions.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Generous time off
- Learning and development
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) open to all employees.
- Hybrid working schedule of 4 days in the office (Monday-Thursday), and Friday from home.
How to Apply:
Ready to join our team? Visit our career's portal at https://www.tritoninternational.com/careers
We look forward to hearing from you!
Triton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Triton International
May 11, 2026