Sales Manager

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider is searching for a Sales Manager in Montreal. This role involves achieving sales growth targets, maintaining client relationships, and leveraging cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate should have a background in transportation sales, bilingual communication skills, and a degree in Business or a related field. Join a vibrant team that values inclusivity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of transportation industry experience, including domestic and cross-border truck brokerage.
• 5 years relevant outside sales experience.
• Proficient in both English and French.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales growth targets while driving collaboration across teams.
• Identify and develop relationships with prospective clients.
• Create and maintain a sales pipeline of qualified prospective clients.

Skills

Good command of English and French

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Service-oriented

Excellent negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CRM (MS Dynamics)

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DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV encourages inclusivity and are committed to diversity in the workplace while welcoming applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment for all to succeed. We work with candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to Human Resources should you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV encourages inclusivity and are committed to diversity in the workplace while welcoming applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment for all to succeed. We work with candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to Human Resources should you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Location : CAN - Saint-Laurent, Rue Beaulac

Job Posting Title : Sales Manager

Time Type : Full Time

Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for achieving sales growth targets and executing strategic priorities while driving collaboration within the Canadian and US organization. Maintaining existing Book of Business accounts aligned with DSV’ s Sales Process; achieving sales plan objectives with the assigned clients, new targets and prospects by selling DSV’s products and solutions; ensuring alignment across functional areas (Product, Sales, Operations) throughout all phases of the sales cycle.

Sales Managers are trained and empowered to sell across DSV Divisions but primarily sell DSV Road’s Suite of Services, including but not limited to FTL, LTL, Parcel, Expedite, Intermodal and Transportation Management solutions. Customer Targets range from Transactional and Committed relationships to Contractual partnerships.

The Sales Manager plays an important role in identifying and developing relationships with prospective clients, and existing customers, that typically go beyond a single point solution. DSV Road Sales Managers have a high degree of autonomy to manage the sales process with the full support of the DSV organization.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Foster and leverage industry know-how, best practices and expertise across the Sales, product, and operational teams within Canada
• Participate in customer generated RFI, RFQ and RFP’s and spot opportunities while ensuring all RFQ opportunities follow the Tender Management process including timely pre-RFQ strategy and alignment with Business
• Creates and maintains a sales pipeline of qualified prospective clients, within a defined geographic territory, to achieve set sales targets.
• Targets and secures clients that are a match to the ideal product profile, ideal client profile, and are in line with the Company strategy.
• Sells DSV Road product offerings including, but not limited to : FTL (dry, temp controlled, flatbed), LTL, Parcel, Intermodal, Transportation Management
• Sell Specialized trucking (out of gauge, project related)
• Reviews and identifies opportunities through the Sales Process to maintain a successful pipeline and achieve sales targets.
• Maintains the short-term relationship with the client to ensure satisfaction with the solution(s) provided and drives growth with the client.
• Takes accountability for coordinating the successful implementation of services sold to operations divisions responsible for day to day Commercial and Execution handling
• Ensures successful handover of the client to the retention / account development executive to ensure a sustainable long-term relationship
• Identifies integrated service offerings by liaising with cross business units for support to create breadth within the client’s supply chains and strategic relationships.
• Ensure sustainable on-going revenue (SOP, SLA, KPIs and RFQ).
• Engages with Senior Management on target clients and aligns DSV's services to their supply chains by means of a sale.
• Compiles and delivers proposals and presentations that are current, accurate, and in line with Company standards to secure new business.
• Manage appointments and account activity reports through the timely use of the CRM tool
• Offer a value-oriented consultation to Customers by connecting the Clients’ needs with DSV’s solutions
• Other duties, as assigned

Quality, Health & Safety :

Supports organizational commitment to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 certification – Montreal location

Perform assigned tasks to support DSV meets its objectives and targets regarding quality, health, safety and environment and follow all requirements as set out in the DSV Quality Health Safety Environment policy.

Staff are required to ensure that their day-to-day activities embrace sustainability, Health and safety therefore reducing the impact upon the environment, supporting the communities we work in and reducing incidents in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Degree in Business Administration, economics, marketing, or logistics, preferred

5 years of transportation industry experience, including domestic and cross-border truck brokerage (minimum)

5 years relevant outside sales experience

Skills And Competencies

Good command, both verbal and written, English and French skills.

Advanced understanding of supply chain management, domestic and cross-border freight, logistics and customs brokerage

Ability to create collaborative engagements and active listening

Service oriented and able to resolve customer grievances

Strong interpersonal skills, building professional relationships internally and externally

Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills

Ability to multi-task, plan, prioritize and manage time effectively to meet goals and achieve results

Both a team builder and a team-player

Excellent Negotiation and time management skills

Proven track record of significant growth in Gross and Net revenue

Act as a role model for DSV values and adhere to the Code of Conduct

Language And Computer Skills

Proficient in both English and French languages - due to the nature and scope of the international business in dealing with customers, colleagues and overseas offices, English is the principal language for this position and in addition, proficiency of the French language is required for local communication

Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

CRM (MS Dynamics) proficiency an asset

TMS experience

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods sitting and standing at a desk and working on a computer

Regular working hours apply for this position, at times, working beyond these hours may be required by business needs.

Travel Required

Additional Notes / Acknowledgment

Due to the dynamic nature of our industry, your accountabilities and role may change. Duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Other

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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