Sales Territory Manager

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

Midwest Motor Express - Colorado Springs, CO

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Colorado Springs, CO
501-1,000 employees
Truck Transportation

About the position

Our Colorado Springs, CO Terminal is immediately hiring a Logistics Sales Territory Manager. This position is essential for driving sales and expanding business opportunities within the territory. The ideal candidate will have a background in Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation and will be responsible for calling on regular and prospective customers to solicit new or expanded business opportunities. The Sales Territory Manager will confer with customers to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services, ensuring professional handling of the company's products and services. The role involves preparing proposals and bids to obtain sales, planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers, and working in a multi-department, fast-paced, customer-oriented environment. The Sales Territory Manager will keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and regular sales territory manager analysis. Additionally, the manager will monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on competitive pricing and services, recommending changes in service and pricing based on evaluations of results and competitive developments. Resolving customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions is a key responsibility. The manager will maintain professional and technical knowledge of the transportation industry and provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer revenue. The role also includes contributing to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed, creating a work environment that recognizes and encourages individual contributions, and providing ongoing investment in associates' education. The Sales Territory Manager will maximize return on investments and continually improve processes to eliminate opportunities for errors, while being perceived as a leader in innovation within the industry. This position is perfect for someone looking for a career in a challenging and fast-paced industry that is essential to the American economy.

Responsibilities

  • Call on regular and prospective customers to solicit new or expanded business opportunities.
  • Confer with customers to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services.
  • Prepare proposals and bids to obtain sales.
  • Plan and organize daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers.
  • Work in a multi-department, fast-paced, customer-oriented environment.
  • Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and regular sales territory manager analysis.
  • Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on competitive pricing and services.
  • Recommend changes in service and pricing by evaluating results and competitive developments.
  • Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge of the transportation industry.
  • Provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer revenue.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Create a work environment that recognizes and encourages individual contributions of employees.
  • Provide ongoing investment in associates' education.
  • Maximize return on investments and continually improve processes to eliminate opportunities for errors.
  • Recognize opportunities for new markets and new products.
  • Assess and exceed customers' expectations as a sales representative.

Requirements

  • Background in Less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation required.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Proven sales experience with a focus on meeting sales goals.
  • Excellent closing skills and territory management capabilities.
  • Strong prospecting and negotiation skills.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Self-confidence and product knowledge.
  • Presentation skills and ability to build client relationships.
  • Motivation for sales and achieving targets.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in product sales is preferred but will train the right individual.
  • Experience in LTL or other transportation is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation and personal leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Direct deposit
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Will planning assistance
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