Logistics Sales Team Manager - Plano, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Stability + Essential Industry = Career Success

Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. (ATS) continues to grow with a solid 70 years of providing solutions to challenging transportation problems. We continue to expand beyond our corporate headquarters in St. Cloud, MN – operating globally.

The Logistics division is our fastest growing division, and we are seeking a Sales Team Manager for our St. Cloud, MN office.

Role summary: Reporting to the Regional Office Director, the Sales Team Manager will provide leadership to their assigned sales team. Responsibilities include: Being accountable for managing, developing and helping National Sales Representatives. Implements sales goals and corresponding plans to increase revenue and client base. Supervises and coordinates the activities of their sales team to maximize profitability and growth consistent with company vision and values. The Sales Team Manager will also have responsibility in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and pricing review.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the transportation and logistics industry.
• One to two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong employee performance management, training and coaching, recognition, and reward skills preferred.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting, forecasting sales, profit & loss statements and accounting required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with all levels of staff. Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal).
• Ability to negotiate skillfully in challenging situations with both internal and external customers.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills; able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and the internet (social media, internet database and research tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the sales effort of a team as they secure, build, maintain and manage customer relationships
• Support the qualification of new prospects via inside sales development
• Provide guidance of converting inbound prospect calls to sales
• Provide effective employee performance management utilizing SMART goals, constructive feedback, coaching for improvement, and progressive discipline; design and implement on-going training for current employees; recommend development plan priorities for individual employees of the team and monitor progress against development priorities
• Partner with Human Resources in the recruiting, interviewing, selection, on-boarding, and training of new employees
• Provide recognition and encouragement for milestone achievement and results
• Provide guidance of converting inbound prospect calls to sales
• Work with team to make outbound follow-up calls to existing and potential customers via phone and email to pursue quality business opportunities
• Assist team members with any pricing or opportunity review as needed
• Monitor sales pipeline and activity metrics
• Function consistently, effectively and reliably in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors to foster ATS's culture (All Employee Competencies)
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent travel may be required. Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel

Compensation & Benefits

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $85,000. Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic as compared to others doing substantially similar work. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance.
• Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

This organization participates in E-Verify.
We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization, you will be given written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action is taken against you, including termination of employment.
Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin.

Esta organización participa en E-Verify.
Proporcionaremos al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar su autorización, se le darán instrucciones por escrito y la oportunidad de comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para resolver el problema antes de que se tome cualquier medida en su contra, incluida la terminación del empleo.
Los empleadores no pueden usar E-Verify para preseleccionar solicitantes de empleo ni para discriminar por motivo de estatus de ciudadanía u origen nacional.