Director of Sales

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Lakeland, FL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Leads sales strategy, planning, forecasting, incentive compensation, performance reporting, CRM optimization, and process improvement for truck leasing and rental sales. Partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align goals, improve sales productivity, ensure data integrity, and support scalable growth. Oversees sales technology adoption, onboarding, training, pipeline visibility, and actionable analytics while managing and developing sales teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Hogan is now part of the Enterprise Mobility portfolio of brands. As part of the Enterprise Mobility portfolio of brands, Hogan is excited to provide our employees with access to enhanced benefits, resources, and career opportunities. Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service transportation and logistics company operating throughout North America. Through its transportation, logistics, truck leasing and fleet maintenance operations, Hogan provides customized solutions backed by a tradition of unparalleled service, first-class equipment, and advanced technology. From the relationship-driven service we deliver every day to the communities we support through our giving efforts, team members like you are what make our business thrive.

Job Summary

Join the Hogan team in Lakeland, FL! The Director of Sales is a strategic leadership role responsible for optimizing and enabling the performance of the sales organization. This position oversees the design and implementation of scalable processes, tools, and reporting frameworks that enhance sales productivity, forecasting accuracy, and organizational alignment. The Director of Sales partners closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other key stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and support business growth. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with a deep understanding of truck leasing and rental sales systems, strategy, and performance management, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Partners with Sales Leadership to define, develop, and execute sales strategies, territory design, and quota planning.
  • Leads annual sales planning processes, including forecasting, headcount allocation, and performance budgeting.
  • Collaborates with executive leadership to align sales goals with overall company objectives.
  • Designs and manage Rental and Sales incentive compensation programs, including commission structures, tracking, and analysis.
  • Develops and maintain dashboards and KPIs to measure individual and team performance for Rental, Lease, and Sales.
  • Monitors performance trends, provide insights, and recommend actions to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Identifies, documents, and implement best practices that enhance sales efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Standardize sales workflows and ensure consistency through the use of digital tools such as DocuWare and DocuSign.
  • Continuously assesses and refines sales processes to improve scalability, transparency, and customer experience.
  • Oversees the administration, optimization, and adoption of Salesforce CRM and other sales technology platforms, including GeoTab, Rig Dig, and related systems.
  • Ensures data accuracy, reporting reliability, and system integrity across the sales organization.
  • Leads onboarding and ongoing training initiatives to ensure team proficiency with sales systems an serves as a key liaison between Sales and departments such as Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and Credit to align go-to-market strategies and performance goals.
  • Partners with Sales Enablement to ensure teams have the tools, insights, and resources needed to achieve sales objectives.
  • Facilitates strong communication between field sales teams and internal departments to improve coordination and responsiveness.
  • Manages pipeline visibility and forecast accuracy in collaboration with Sales Leaders.
  • Delivers timely and actionable performance reports, insights, and analytics to executive leadership.
  • Provides financial and strategic analyses that support sales planning and decision-making.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Transportation, Truck Leasing, or Rental Sales, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success in building and scaling sales processes, managing CRM platforms, and driving sales performance.
  • Strong proficiency in Salesforce CRM; familiarity with tools such as Concur and Enrich preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
  • Prior experience managing and developing sales teams, strongly preferred
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%
  • A valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past 3 years.
  • No drug or alcohol related conviction on your record in the past 3 years (i.e., DUI, DWI, reckless driving, using a cellular device, etc.)
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field
  • MBA
  • 8 or more years of progressive experience in transportation, truck leasing, or rental sales
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
  • Experience building and scaling sales processes
  • Experience managing CRM platforms and driving sales performance
  • Strong proficiency with Salesforce CRM
  • Familiarity with Concur and Enrich
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies
  • Experience managing and developing sales teams
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50 percent
  • Valid driver's license with no more than two moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past three years
  • No drug- or alcohol-related conviction on record in the past three years
  • Authorization to work in the United States without current or future company-sponsored work authorization
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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
1,265 Employees
Year Founded: 1918

What We Do

Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service commercial transportation provider operating throughout North America. The company offers a broad portfolio of services, including full-service truck leasing, truck rental, dedicated transportation services, and custom-designed logistics solutions. It specializes in moving goods for various sectors, including agriculture, food and beverage, and retail, utilizing an extensive fleet of heavy-duty trucks and specialized equipment.

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