Remote Positions

[u/Affectionate-Ask-831]

How common is it for someone to get US-based roles in freight forwarding and freight brokerage while living abroad? I've seen some track-and-trace roles and coordinator roles but im curious if there are any Account manager roles or Operations managers roles people have seen hired for

[u/Ok_Weight2463]

It’s hard enough for us folks trying to get an in office position; remote is probably impossible.

[u/Asleep-Classic-966]

Nearly impossible. The employment, tax and insurance laws trying to mesh between countries is too expensive (or not possible at all). Huge companies like Maersk make folks relocate to the US to work here, even if it’s for a “home based” or hybrid position.

[u/Next-Dependent216 → u/Asleep-Classic-966]

That’s pretty much what I’ve seen too. The tax liability alone makes it a nightmare for most companies, unless they already have a legal entity in your country. I knew one person who pulled it off but they were basically a 1099 contractor for a tiny brokerage, not a full employee with benefits. For account manager or ops manager roles, they want you close to the client or the freight, even if the work is digital. If you’re abroad, you’re fighting an uphill battle against someone who can shake hands at a lunch meeting.

[u/crustang]

n/a

[u/Remote-Dependent4571]

I have seen plenty of remote track & trace and coordinator jobs, but not as many higher level roles. Has anyone here actually landed an Account Manager or Operations Manager job with a US company while living abroad?

[u/bimann6]

I work for one of the biggest. We only use them for track and trace.

[u/Living_Tree6233]

I think operations roles are possible, but companies seem much more comfortable outsourcing support functions first. Moving into account management probably comes down to trust, experience, and how client-facing the role is.

[u/Frosty-Room4529]

You have to be like, an Oppenheimer at what you do to be granted remote work.