Global Sales Director

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Hatton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider based in the UK is seeking a seasoned sales professional to identify and develop business opportunities. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of global sales experience and involves both domestic and international travel. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the supply chain industry. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of global sales experience.
• Preferred minimum of ten years industry experience.
• Strong understanding of products and services.

Responsibilities

• Identify global business opportunities and generate profitable sales.
• Develop and implement sales plans to maximize revenue growth.
• Manage relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Sales success

Communication skills

Business development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

College Degree

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Identify global business opportunities and generate profitable sales in both new and existing accounts.
• Develop and implement sales plans that support increased sales, while also developing business strategies to maximize margins and increase revenue growth.
• Prospect and close on assigned accounts / territories and manage the relationships with key accounts, maximizing all opportunities through those accounts.
• Work corroboratively with the operational staff at multiple sites and locations to ensure clients' needs and expectations are met.
• Work with senior management, operations, purchasing, logistics and sales teams both domestically and globally to recommend sales and marketing strategies and programs that will help achieve targeted growth, profit and sales and marketing strategies and programs that will help achieve targeted growth, profit and a market share relative to corporate goals and trends in the industry.
• Domestic and International travel is a requirement of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques.
• Strong understanding of business beyond core functional expertise and in-depth knowledge of products and services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
• Ability to develop strong business relationships within all levels of the company and with potential and existing clients.
• Strong working knowledge of domestic and international regulatory compliance laws and regulations related to the supply chain and transportation industry.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web‑based and job specific software applications.

Education & Experience

College Degree Required

Minimum 10 years global sales experience.

Minimum ten years industry experience preferred.

Job Type & Contract Length

Job Type: Full‑time, Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: 12 Months

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.