National Sales Manager

Ready Fleet LLC; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ready Fleet LLC is seeking a National Sales Manager to grow our fleet maintenance and repair business nationwide. You will identify opportunities, connect with fleet decision-makers, and develop service solutions to keep trucks and trailers operating reliably.

The role involves up to 75% travel nationwide, with remote work when not traveling, and a focus on building lasting customer relationships and expanding Ready Fleet’s national footprint.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales and new account growth.
• Experience managing national sales territories.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work remotely when not traveling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business with fleet operators and national accounts.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand market presence.
• Build relationships with fleet decision-makers through visits, calls, and events.
• Manage full sales cycle from outreach to proposals, negotiations, and closing.
• Grow existing accounts and identify new service needs.
• Coordinate with operations and customer service to ensure onboarding success.
• Maintain CRM records, provide pipeline updates and forecasts.
• Meet sales goals while fostering long-term customer satisfaction.
• Travel nationwide for meetings, site visits, and opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Prospecting

Negotiation

Relationship building

Territory management

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Remote work capable

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ready Fleet LLC is a mobile maintenance and DOT inspections/repairs company focused on keeping commercial fleets safe, compliant, and ready for the road. The organization specializes in advanced trailer and tractor services, using innovative technology and skilled technicians to deliver efficient, on-site solutions. By minimizing downtime and maximizing performance for fleet operators, Ready Fleet LLC supports customers in maintaining reliable operations and meeting regulatory standards. The company’s service-first approach offers practical, field-based support to commercial transportation businesses.

About the Role

Ready Fleet is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven National Sales Manager to grow our customer base and expand our fleet maintenance and repair business nationwide. This role is ideal for a sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building lasting customer relationships, and spending time in the field.

You will identify new opportunities, connect with fleet decision-makers, and develop service solutions that help customers keep their trucks and trailers operating reliably. This position requires up to 75% travel, with the remainder of your work performed remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business with fleet operators, transportation companies, and national accounts.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to expand Ready Fleet’s presence in new and existing markets.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers through prospecting, customer visits, calls, and industry networking.
• Manage the full sales process, from initial outreach and needs assessment through proposals, negotiations, and closing.
• Grow existing accounts by identifying additional locations and service needs.
• Work closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure proposed services align with Ready Fleet’s capabilities and support a smooth customer onboarding experience.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, opportunities, and follow-up tasks in the company’s CRM.
• Provide regular pipeline updates, sales forecasts, and progress reports.
• Meet established sales goals while supporting long-term customer satisfaction.
• Travel nationwide for customer meetings, site visits, and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven success in business-to-business sales, including new customer acquisition and account growth.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a national sales territory and multiple opportunities independently.
• Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Comfortable using CRM software and common business tools.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and set clear, realistic customer expectations.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel.
• Ability to work effectively from a remote setting when not traveling.

Preferred Experience

• 5 years of sales experience in fleet maintenance, truck and trailer repair, transportation, logistics, or a related industry.
• Experience developing national or multi-location accounts.
• An established network of contacts in the fleet or transportation industry.

Compensation and Work Arrangement

• Base salary: $80,000 per year.
• Commission: Opportunity to earn up to $200,000 in total annual compensation, including base salary, based on sales performance and the company’s commission plan.
• Travel: Up to 75% nationwide.
• Remote work: Work remotely when not traveling.