Sales Director

Sales Director

The RoleTo ensure my client retain their position at the forefront of this exciting and rapidly developing logistics industry, we are currently seeking an experienced Sales Director from this sector. It is essential that they find people who will share their company values and want to be part of their future success. Our client is a customer centric company, which means they always place their customers first, and this mentality is expected from all areas of the organization. It is therefore essential that employees have a customer service ethic which drives everything they do, on top of their individual skill sets.If you relish a challenge, and feel you have what it takes to work at the peak of the global logistics industry, our client is looking for the best talent to develop their sales performance.

Role Overview:• Lead the sales team to successfully develop the business growth of the branch, leading from the front, and developing new client opportunities.• Focus primarily on ocean freight but also looking at other suitable opportunities in both air and road freight.• Build partnerships with new and existing customers and be the face of the sales team.

Key Responsibilities:• Develop multi-channel solutions.• Coach and mentor a team of two colleagues and grow the team as needed.

Essential Requirements:• 3-4 years logistics or supply chain business development, ideally with a ready-made list of clients that can be integrated at pace• Established network within logistics with primary focus on ocean and air freight• Strong leadership skills with a track record of being a hands-on leader.

Other Information:Our client operates in a fast paced, dynamic environment within an inclusive culture, where the customer comes first and teamwork and professionalism make them stand out from the competition.They are looking for a self-starter, who is proactive, approachable, resilient and is a team player, who can multi-task, manage priorities and who is task driven and can constructively challenge at all levels both internally and externally along with excellent communication skills. They will consider either a proven Sales Director, or a candidate who is ready for their first step up to this level but who already has proven management experience.