Sales Manager - Logistics

Xclusive Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to spearhead growth and drive new business within the logistics sector. This role demands a natural networker with exceptional business development skills and a proven track record of success. You will lead from the front, ensuring the continual growth of revenue streams while fostering profitable relationships with clients. If you have a passion for achieving sales targets and a comprehensive understanding of the logistics market, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales team to achieve growth targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Leadership

Networking

Communication Skills

Logistics Market Knowledge

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 growing the 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

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 have:

• Experience working for one of the Pallet Networks / 3PL / freight / fulfilment / transport / logistics providers
• 5 years 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.

Additionally, the role requires:

• Quality sales team leadership skills and communication skills
• Comprehensive understanding of logistics innovations, 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, articulation, and the ability to command 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