Transportation Sales Manager (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm)
20 days ago
Farmingdale
Job DescriptionDescription: The Logistics Sales Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading a new transportation sales division from the ground up. This includes designing operational processes, implementing systems, and building a team to manage freight across multiple modes, including LTL (Less-than-Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload). The role will focus on developing customer relationships, driving revenue growth, and creating scalable solutions that support long-term success while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Requirements: Key Responsibilities and Duties: • Create and implement a go-to-market strategy for LTL and FTL services, including pricing models, target accounts, and regional growth plans, • Recruit, train, and lead a team of sales professionals focused on transportation solutions, • Develop sales processes and strategies to drive LTL and FTL service growth, • Develop a pipeline of high-value shippers and secure long-term contracts through consultative selling and solution-based proposals, • Negotiate pricing and service agreements with customers to maximize profitability, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operational efficiency, • Analyze freight market data and competitor pricing to adjust sales tactics and maintain a competitive edge in key lanes, • Define KPIs for sales performance, customer acquisition, and margin targets; implement dashboards for real-time tracking and accountability, • Proven ability to design and implement a scalable sales structure, including recruiting, onboarding, and performance management for transportation sales teams, • Ability to lead by example, set clear performance expectations, and foster a results-driven culture within a newly formed team, • Skilled in negotiating complex transportation contracts and building long-term partnerships with shippers and carriers, • Capable of balancing strategic growth initiatives with day-to-day sales execution in a fast-paced logistics environment, • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (MBA preferred), • Minimum 7 years of experience selling transportation services (LTL, FTL), with at least 3 years managing a sales team and driving revenue growth, • Track record of exceeding sales targets, securing high-value accounts, and building high-performing teams in the logistics industry, • Hands-on experience recruiting, training, and scaling a transportation sales team from the ground up, including setting KPIs and performance standards, • Comprehensive knowledge of LTL and FTL pricing models, carrier networks, and regulatory requirements impacting transportation sales, • Proficiency in implementing CRM systems and sales workflows to streamline prospecting, quoting, and account management RK Logistics Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate in employment decisions or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.