National Sales Manager - Transport & Logistics

TribePost Ltd; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics services provider is seeking an experienced National Sales Manager – Transport & Logistics. This hybrid role involves driving sales growth, managing a pipeline, and building relationships in the sector. Candidates should have proven experience in transport sales, ideally with companies like DHL or DPD, and possess strong communication and commercial skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

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

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport and logistics sales, ideally with companies like DHL or DPD.
• Strong background in consultancy, training, audit, sustainability, and inspection services.
• Ability to develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

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 deals.
• Spot opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize revenue.
• Collaborate with marketing to create impactful campaigns.

Skills

Transport and logistics sales experience

Project management

Commercial acumen

Strategic relationship building

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

National Sales Manager - Transport & Logistics

Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe HP14 3SX, UK

DEKRA are now recruiting for a National Sales Manager!

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: £65K – £75K 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.

As our National Sales Manager you will:

• 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!

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