National Sales Manager - Transport & Logistics

Dekra Automotive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and transport solutions provider is seeking a National Sales Manager focused on driving growth within the transport sector. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including generous annual leave and private health insurance. The candidate should possess experience in sales and a strong understanding of the logistics market. Key responsibilities include developing sales strategies and managing client relationships. If you are a motivated sales leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Employee referral scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport and logistics sales, preferably working with companies like DHL or DPD.
• Strong consultancy, training, audit, and inspection services experience.
• Ability to develop and manage a sales pipeline, excellently skilled in communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive national sales growth within the transport and logistics sector.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage your own pipeline, identifying new clients.

Skills

Sales leadership

Transport and logistics knowledge

Strategic relationship building

Project management

Excellent communication

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

National Sales Manager Transport & Logistics

Location: Hybrid Working from home, DEKRA Office Stokenchurch HP14 3SX 1-2 days per week and travel to client sites when required by the business

Salary: GBP65K GBP75K OTE (20% variable) + Car Allowance

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Employee referral scheme, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Eye test vouchers and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Are you an experienced sales leader with a deep understanding of the transport and logistics market

Do you thrive on building strategic relationships and delivering end-to-end solutions

If so, we want you on our team!

We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries!

In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including automotive, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a National Sales Manager Transport Logistics to join our talented team.

Responsibilities

• Drive national sales growth within the transport and logistics sector.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage your own pipeline, identifying new clients and closing high-value deals.
• Sell end-to-end service packages, including Training, Network Solutions, Audits, and Inspections.
• Spot opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize revenue.
• Prepare proposals, financial appraisals, and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Collaborate with marketing to create impactful campaigns and collateral.

What we re looking for

• Proven experience in transport and logistics sales (ideal candidates currently working for companies like DHL, DPD, or similar).
• Strong background in consultancy, training, audit, sustainability and inspections services, preferably with exposure to a wide range of operational functions.
• Experienced in project management and driving sales in an evolving market.
• Ability to develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Commercially astute with experience producing complex financial statements (P&L).
• Excellent understanding of sales processes and service delivery.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Exceptional communication skills verbal and written.
• Target-driven and motivated by success!

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on APPLY today!

No agencies please.