Senior Sales Leader - Logistics & Freight Growth

Freight Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy and drive sales performance. This senior role involves coaching and mentoring the sales team to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in developing strategies that enhance customer relationships and improve profitability. A degree in a related field is also required for this challenging and rewarding position.

Benefits

Salary up to £115,000 including car allowance

25 days annual leave + eight bank holidays

Participation in the company Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Workplace Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or sales management role within the Logistics sector.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing commercial strategies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the commercial strategy across the business.
• Drive commercial performance across all sales functions.
• Coach, develop, and mentor the existing Sales team.

Skills

Sales management

Commercial strategy execution

Customer relationship management

Excellent negotiation skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding

Job description

A logistics provider in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Sales to lead the commercial strategy and drive sales performance. This senior role involves coaching and mentoring the sales team to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in developing strategies that enhance customer relationships and improve profitability. A degree in a related field is also required for this challenging and rewarding position.