Brokerage Division Sales Manager - Gpac

BROKERAGE DIVISION SALES MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Freight Brokerage Sales Manager will ensure maximum sales productivity, sales volume and profitability to increase strategic revenue 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Continually drive improvements in the sales process and department to increase the effectiveness and efficiency. 
• Develop and execute a defined business plan for the sales team.
• Develop and implement sales campaigns to take advantage of market opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison and escalation contact between the sales department and other departments (truckload operations, accounting, claims, etc).
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field and 2 years’ experience in a sales-focused role in a freight brokerage or carrier environment or 4 years’ experience in a salesfocused role in a freight brokerage or carrier environment.
• Previous management experience.
• Ability to understand the business strategy and goals to execute key duties and responsibilities to meet company goals and objectives.
• Must be results-driven, and have the ability to motivate sales teams, plan strategically, delegate responsibly, and deliver consistent top-line growth. 
• Positive attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively
• Assertive, driven, and enthusiastic individual with strong work ethic
• Must have ability to identify and resolve issues and maintain positive employee and customer relations
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Word, Excel, internet and social media. 
• Ability to travel by all modes of transportation on short notice to meet with customers (5% or less annually), 
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week as needed.

If you have a passion for sales and experience in the logistics industry, we are looking for you.  Send your resume to

linda.powell@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.