Do you have the motivation for sales in the transportation industry and the passion to lead other like minded go getters to be successful and be results driven?
Sonwil Logistics is looking for a Sales Manager to rise above and take us to the next level of success – let’s do this.
Job Description
The Sales Manager will have responsibility for the commercial sales strategy and execution for the local Sonwil Logistics branch.
Essential Job Functions
- Create and execute effective sales growth/profit strategy for truckload, less-than-truckload, and parcel services in the North American theater
- Develop, implement and manage team and individual sales plans to goal
- Identify, recruit, train, lead and mentor sales team members
- As a player coach, prospect and convert new customers to Sonwil’s logistics services
- Collaborating with other functional heads, manage national bid opportunities from discovery to execution
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- BS/BA or similar/related field
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in management and leadership of a sales team in the logistics and transportation industry
- Prior sales experience in 3PL, eCommerce, warehouse/distribution, value added service (VAS) a plus
- Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, leadership and verbal/written skills
- A demonstrated history of exceeding objectives
- Proven sales ability, strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to think strategically as well as deliver tactical results
- Experience in troubleshooting/problem-solving and developing solutions in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Ability to successfully interact with all levels of customers/accounts, transportation carriers and related parties
Supervisory Responsibilities
Leadership responsibility for the local commercial sales team
When you succeed, we all succeed, and that should be celebrated.
At Sonwil our door remains open. We are committed to constructive dialogue with a two-way conversation. As a result, we all grow professionally and provide the best possible service to our clients.
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“We value being real, relevant and relational. Transparency and authenticity are our hallmark values. The wheels of our organization turn fast and forward at the speed of logistics. You are talented, innovative, and strategic. You want to be at Sonwil Logistics and Transportation. Together let’s drive the logistics and supply chain industry forward.”