Strategic Sales Leader - Logistics & Team Growth

R+L Carriers; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

R+L Carriers seeks a Sales Manager to strategically lead a team and increase revenue within our logistics network. The role focuses on mentoring, coaching, and developing leaders, crafting business plans, and managing the budget to drive profitability.

You will assist in hiring and coaching Account Executives, implement training programs, and aim to improve gross margins while delivering exceptional customer service and strong performance metrics across loads and conversations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or similar field required.
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory or management role leading high performance teams.
• Working knowledge in logistics and transportation industry; freight management, supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with freight management software such as Cargowise One and McLeod is a plus.
• Ability to train employees and develop leaders; strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Sales Director in creating and driving a business plan to meet sales goals.
• Lead and coach a team of Account Executives to meet sales goals.
• Present and implement our sales training program.
• Generate new business and meet revenue goals while improving margins and profitability.
• Hold team members accountable to goals and delivery of exceptional customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Sales target achievement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Cargowise One

McLeod

Job description

R+L Carriers seeks a Sales Manager to strategically lead a team and increase revenue within our logistics network. The role focuses on mentoring, coaching, and developing leaders, crafting business plans, and managing the budget to drive profitability.

You will assist in hiring and coaching Account Executives, implement training programs, and aim to improve gross margins while delivering exceptional customer service and strong performance metrics across loads and conversations.