Director of Core Sales

Posted 6 Days Ago
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City of Industry, CA
135K-160K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Director of Core Sales at Approved Freight Forwarders is responsible for executing sales strategies, enhancing sales processes, collaborating with marketing and cross-functional teams, managing projects, and mentoring a sales team. They report to the VP of Sales on team performance and sales processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

Approved Freight Forwarders has an immediate opening for a Director of Core Sales based out of our metro Los Angeles location. We are a dynamic company with a focus on continued growth opportunities. The Director of Core Sales is responsible for sales forecasting, productivity, analytics, and CRM maintenance, among other sales support functions.

JOB TITLE: Director of Core Sales

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Execute on the sales strategy and continuously enhance the sales process by modify existing sales processes and developing new ones to create market growth while driving repeatable consistency across the business. 

Work with business leaders to create new products and services to meet every market demand.

Work closely with marketing to improve our sales efforts.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales efforts, ensure seamless alignment, and improve operational efficiency.

Manage complex projects or multiple projects of moderate complexity using standard project management methodologies. 

Lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of sales professionals by elevating skills and establishing high standards for performance. 

Report regularly to the Vice President of Sales on the health of our sales team and processes.
REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

  • Willingness to travel up to 25% 

  • Strong leadership and mentorship skills

  • Detail-oriented with project management experience 

  • Growth -minded 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Bias for action 

  • Demonstrated technology learning agility

  • Experience and proven knowledge of Hawaii/Guam freight markets 

  • Experience with CRM / Cargowise

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in the Transportation industry 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related

  • Financial and business acumen

  • 5+ years of sales experience 

  • 3+ years experience directly leading a team

BENEFITS:

  • Medical & Dental

  • Vision

  • 401K with a match

  • FSA Medical and Dependent Care 

  • Supplemental (i.e. Disability, Accidental, and Life)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays 

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 / yr. 

ABOUT US:

Approved Freight Forwarders is part of The DeWitt Companies, a fifth-generation family of five sister companies that provides relocation, logistics, warehousing, and freight forwarding services to businesses, households, and military customers all over the world.

We started in 1991 entrusted with the world’s freight, we provide ocean freight consolidations, air freight, and over-the-road transport of goods. We are the only freight forwarder in Hawaii with terminals on all four major islands. And with more than 300,000 square feet of space, our warehouses can accommodate a diverse set of logistics needs. As a Top 100 3PL provider, our highly trained logistics experts use advanced technology to tailor shipping solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

https://www.thedewittcompanies.com/ccpa/ 

Top Skills

CRM
The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
13 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

The DeWitt Companies is located in San Diego, CA and our affiliate companies are located in the City of Industry, CA, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. We specialize in the transportation and moving industry and we have the skills and expertise to support household and business moves. Let us prove to you that your next move can be as easy and stress-free as possible.

We know what it takes to transport household goods, vehicles, and industrial equipment safely and efficiently both domestic and across international waters. Our services, including trucking, container drayage, and delivery, provide a full-service option for larger quantities, and we can assist with transporting heavy machinery and oversized equipment. Need help with logistics? Our experts can advise you on transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

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