Sales Manager - Bulk Tanker Logistics

System Recruitment; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment service seeks a Sales Manager - Bulk Tanker Logistics to oversee business development and account management. The role, based in Doncaster with extensive UK travel, involves enhancing growth strategies and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in transport logistics, particularly within the bulk tanker sector. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

Significant OTE

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B business development within the road transport and bulk tanker sector.
• Experience managing accounts in chemicals, petrochemicals, minerals, or food logistics.
• Strong knowledge of ADR, hazardous goods transport, and ISO Tank operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and manage key accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Manage pricing, margins, and service mix in line with commercial objectives.
• Lead tender processes and develop winning proposals.

Skills

B2B business development

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager - Bulk Tanker Logistics

Job Type: Permanent

Job Location: HQ in Doncaster area with extensive UK travel.

Your Location: Home Based commuting to Doncaster

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Car / Car Allowance + significant OTE + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Sector - Bulk Tanker Transportation, Bulk Liquid Tanker, Bulk Powder Logistics, Liquid Haulage, Hazardous Goods Transport, ADR, ISO Tank operations, Powder Tankers, Logistics, Supply Chain.

Large global logistics organisation, a leader in industrial, chemical, food and automotive logistics are looking to recruit a Sales Manager - Bulk Tanker Logistics.

Your role will be to spearhead growth across UK Transport & Distribution operations. You’ll work in close collaboration with the Managing Director and operations teams, shaping commercial strategy, driving growth, and delivering tailored logistics solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and manage key accounts to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Design and execute territory and market development plans, including key account strategies.
• Manage pricing, margins, and service mix in line with commercial objectives.
• Lead tender processes and develop winning proposals in collaboration with operational teams.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through ethical sales methods and proactive communication.
• Track market trends and competitor activity, reporting insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Travel regularly across the UK for face-to-face client engagements; periodic international travel may be required for group meetings, conventions or industry exhibitions.
• Take full P&L responsibility for managed accounts.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline to support short and long-term growth targets.
• Identify strategic opportunities, including market expansion and M&A prospects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in B2B business development within the road transport and bulk tanker sector.
• Experience managing accounts in chemicals, petrochemicals, minerals, or food logistics.
• Strong knowledge of ADR, hazardous goods transport, and ISO Tank operations.
• Operational experience is a strong plus, especially in transport, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Commercially astute with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambitious, self-driven, and results-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• A confident team player with strategic vision and operational understanding.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Sales Manager - Bulk Tanker Logistics, Business Development Manager - Bulk Tanker Transportation, Sales Manager, Sales Director, Account Director, Sales Account Manager, New Business Sales and be living within a commutable distance of Doncaster office - Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Bradford, Bolton, Huddersfield, York, Middlesbrough, Hull, Lincoln, Nottingham or be willing to relocate.

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