Sales Manager - Logistics

Zak Incorporated; Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established distribution company is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to drive growth and expand revenue streams. This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in business development within the logistics sector. You will leverage your extensive network and exceptional communication skills to foster relationships and lead a sales team towards achieving ambitious targets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about exceeding sales goals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of B2B sales experience in logistics.
• Proven track record in new business creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales efforts to achieve company targets.
• Build and maintain profitable customer relationships.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Networking

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UK Logistics Market

Job description

The Company

A well-established distribution company with an admirable reputation.

The Role

This Sales Manager role is to lead from the front, ensuring the continual growth of the company's targets across the full portfolio of services while expanding existing revenue streams.

The role requires a natural networker who creates and builds profitable customer relationships through effective senior client interaction. On the cutting edge of innovation, this role demands exceptional drive and tenacity, a forward-thinking attitude, and continual striving for excellence.

The Applicant

Role

You must have proven new business creation experience within a logistics business. Applicants currently working in a similar senior professional sales role with a provable track record of success are invited to apply if they meet the following criteria:

• Experience working for one of the Pallet Networks / 3PL / freight / fulfilment / transport / logistics providers
• 5 years of business-to-business sales experience
• A notable networker with contacts throughout the logistics sector
• Exceptional business development skills
• Quality communication skills
• Knowledge of the UK logistics market
• Demonstrable sales track record of new business wins

You must demonstrate a hunger for success and be prepared to invest exceptional time and effort to achieve our client's ambitions.

Additional qualities include:

• Quality sales team leadership skills and communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics innovation, the opportunities and threats they pose, and a progressive approach to leverage them for competitive advantage
• All the qualities of a natural networker
• Proven leadership skills with experience in inspiring and motivating successful sales growth
• Confidence and articulation, commanding respect through knowledge, experience, and personal style
• A passion for achieving and exceeding sales and profit targets
• The ability to thrive under pressure, managing multiple priorities and working to critical deadlines and objectives