Ocean import representative vs assistant import manager

The differences between ocean import representatives and assistant import managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an ocean import representative has an average salary of $43,214, which is higher than the $42,175 average annual salary of an assistant import manager.

The top three skills for an ocean import representative include customer service, forwarders and customs regulations. The most important skills for an assistant import manager are customer service, forwarders, and delivery appointments.

Ocean import representative vs assistant import manager overview

	Ocean Import Representative	Assistant Import Manager
Yearly salary	$43,214	$42,175
Hourly rate	$20.78	$20.28
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	1,049	576
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Ocean import representative vs assistant import manager salary

Ocean import representatives and assistant import managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ocean Import Representative	Assistant Import Manager
Average salary	$43,214	$42,175
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $61,000	Between $29,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between ocean import representative and assistant import manager education

There are a few differences between an ocean import representative and an assistant import manager in terms of educational background:

	Ocean Import Representative	Assistant Import Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ocean import representative vs assistant import manager demographics

Here are the differences between ocean import representatives' and assistant import managers' demographics:

	Ocean Import Representative	Assistant Import Manager
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 34.2% Female, 65.8%	Male, 34.3% Female, 65.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.7% Unknown, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 17.9% White, 44.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Asian, 18.6% White, 46.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between ocean import representative and assistant import manager duties and responsibilities

Ocean import representative example responsibilities.

Coordinate and administer the selection and use of customs brokers and freight forwarders.
Act as liaison between logistics, carries and customers.
Create and deploy the process for LCL consolidation onsite to multiple destinations which help improved company efficiency.
Work with import brokers and freight forwarders to insure import documentation are distributed correctly in a timely manner.
Ensure accuracy of direct mail processing and preparation operations in accordance with DHL requirements, customer requests, and establish procedures.
Release consolidation freight to CFS locations.

Assistant import manager example responsibilities.

Establish and monitor KPI's in which to measure all freight forwarders, packers and trucking companies.
Create and put into place standards and procedures to improve invoice flow.
Invoice container customers using their specific pricelist and properfreight and brokerage fees.
Coordinate logistical considerations with airlines, steam ship lines, other freight forwarders, and warehouses on behalf of customers.
Ensure accuracy of direct mail processing and preparation operations in accordance with DHL requirements, customer requests, and establish procedures.
Develop and implement cost saving measures in the FCL drayage and airline transfers.

Ocean import representative vs assistant import manager skills

Common ocean import representative skills

Customer Service, 42%
Forwarders, 9%
Customs Regulations, 8%
Customs Brokers, 7%
LCL, 4%
FCL, 4%

Common assistant import manager skills

Customer Service, 38%
Forwarders, 14%
Delivery Appointments, 12%
Logistics, 12%
Internal Procedures, 8%
Customs Brokers, 7%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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