Torsten Hofmann
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Motivated Sales Manager achieving yearly revenue increases;
Organized and dependable, committed and offering problem solving skills to increase customer satisfaction and retention;
Talented in identifying and capitalizing on international trade and domestic opportunities but also a team player to help achieve department & company goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Scan Global Logistics
2007 - Current
- Sales activities covering European and Asia trade lanes, Air/Sea, Import/Export, Customs Brokerage, warehousing & domestic services
- Cultivating relationships with customers, insuring exceptional customer satisfaction & retention.
- Achieving a 20% increase in Revenue & GP from 2024 to 2025
- Collaborating with cross functional teams to streamline operations improving service delivery efficiencies
Sales Manager
The American Companies
2001 - 2007
- Developed and secured new agents in Europe broadening the companies reach and diversity from otherwise very Asia focused imports
- Onboarding new customers, rate negotiations with carriers, Airlines and other service providers, RFQs, quotes, lead generation
- Strong focus in customer satisfaction with the ability to aquire & service customers nationwide
- Providing all around support to local & overseas operations and sales agents
Sales Manager
Schneider Freight USA, Inc.
1998 - 2001
- Developed and maintained companies main European trade lanes, Switzerland, Germany, Benelux and Italy with strong emphasis on machinery, sporting goods, Eyewear/Textiles & Foodstuff
- Daily support of air & ocean operations and maintaining proper accounting and customer service procedures
Sales Executive
Dan Transport Corporation
1995 - 1998
- Maintaining and expanding European trade lanes, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland but not limited to
- Achieved increased sales of project cargoes for import & export between Europe / USA trade lane
- Promoted high level of customer satisfaction using strong relationship-building skills, consistent follow-up and prompt issue resolution.
Sales Executive
Fracht FWO Inc.
1993 - 1995
- Operations 1993-1994 - all aspects of ocean import/export opartions, bookings, documentation, rates, customer service, NVOCC operations and tariff filings. Specialized in handling project cargoes, garment on hangers / footwear
- Sales 1994-1995 - Initiated pursuit of textile business from Eastern Europe, resulting in forming Fracht Cross Trade Company. FCTC exclusively catered to textile/footwear importers/exporters doing business with Eastern Europe at first but also expanded to other commodities at a later date
Air Freight Coordinator
Cargonaut (USA) Inc.
1992 - 1993
- Handling all aspects of air import operations, documentation, warehousing, local and continental truck routing
- Specialization of handling textile imports, flat packed, GOH, footwear from Eastern Europe
Commodity Trader
Klockner Steel Trade
1988 - 1992
- Import Traffic Coordinator - 1989-1992 processing & preparing import documents from Europe, Asia, South America for Customs Brokers nationwide
- Account & Record keeping for approx 50% of the firms USA inventory; arranging local/national truck, rail, barge routings and all air imports for branch offices
- Significant knowledge of US Customs regulations, Tariff & licenses pertaining to steel imports
- Junior Trader Trainee - 1988-1989 in depth training program to include sales, marketing, accounting and logistics
Import Clerk
Allfreight International Cargo
1987 - 1988
- All aspects of air import operations, warehousing, trucking and customer service; Special projects included handling of block imports & distribution for Ethiopian Airlines, Bucherer Inc. and LePainty
Warehouse Worker
Festo Corporation
1986 - 1987
- Receiving, Shipping & Inventory control of manufactured product from Germany;
Customs Officer
Hauptzollamt Baden-Baden
1978 - 1986
- All aspects of Customs Inspection responsibilities for import / export by land, air & sea
- Fully trained in German and European import/export regulations and laws, Criminal Law, Search & Seizure, Weapons and Self defense training
- German Army Service 1981-1982 - 144th Supply Company, 5th Tank Battalion - Honorably Discharge
Education
Graduate Certificate - Logistics & Transportation Management
Graduate School & Center For Logistics & Transportation
City University Of New York, NY01-1991
High School Diploma -
Hardt-Real Schule
Karlsruhe, Germany01-1978
Skills
- National account management
- Territory sales management
- Solution selling
- Strategic account development
- Bilingual - German
- Operations
Timeline
Sales Manager
Scan Global Logistics
2007 - Current
Sales Manager
The American Companies
2001 - 2007
Sales Manager
Schneider Freight USA, Inc.
1998 - 2001
Sales Executive
Dan Transport Corporation
1995 - 1998
Sales Executive
Fracht FWO Inc.
1993 - 1995
Air Freight Coordinator
Cargonaut (USA) Inc.
1992 - 1993
Commodity Trader
Klockner Steel Trade
1988 - 1992
Import Clerk
Allfreight International Cargo
1987 - 1988
Warehouse Worker
Festo Corporation
1986 - 1987
Customs Officer
Hauptzollamt Baden-Baden
1978 - 1986
Graduate Certificate - Logistics & Transportation Management
Graduate School & Center For Logistics & Transportation
High School Diploma -
Hardt-Real Schule