National Sales Head - Contract Logistics

About Our Client

One of the top logistics company in India specializing in supply chain, 3PL

Job Description

* Create and implement effective sales strategies and lead nationwide sales towards achievement of sales objectives. * Provide leadership through effective communication of vision, active coaching and development while comparing sales results to goals and taking appropriate action to correct when necessary. * Provide sales management, budget control and incentive planning. * Device sales strategy to develop clientele different industrial sectors like Auto/ Engineering, FMCG, FMCD, Retail etc. * Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts. * Evaluate statistical data, research and analysts reports to determine market trends, areas of opportunity and threats: utilise data to underpin any recommendations for network development and/or refocus and enhancement of business practice, procedures or processes. * In conjunction with relevant key stakeholders assist create a sustainable market leading best-in-class value-proposition by cohesively applying the components described under 'Product & Service Development': market positioning initiative to continuously benchmark service scope, delivery and performance against best practice international standards. * In conjunction with CCO systematically segment the client base by category, importance, industry, location and volume. * Roll-out and maintain the CRM programme. * In conjunction with President Warehouse methodically set monthly, quarterly and annual volume targets based on individual client's total volume and the market share required by the warehouse verticals. * Periodically review targeting and business forecasts taking into account any material change in the client's business pattern and/or circumstances likely to impact volume expectation. * Develop and nurture professional and personal relationships with key resource and touch points across assigned client base: engagement to facilitate and ensure client satisfaction, business retention and opportunity development. * Via client engagement tactics consistently strive to create top-of-mind awareness and identity for the warehouse. * Visit each assigned client at a frequency determined by and consistent with business value and potential. * Formally and immediately notify each client of any developments, circumstances or incidences likely to impact their business. * Apply commercial judgement to identify and convert cross-selling opportunities. * Conduct performance appraisals in accordance with policy. * Lead by example to create a stable and enjoyable work environment enabling and encouraging resource to effectively manage the business. * In conjunction with relevant key stakeholders maintain a service tariff which reflects market positioning, value proposition and product integrity: market forces, competitor pricing, service scope and quality must be considered in tariff establishment

The Successful Applicant

* Strong product knowledge * Team player * Ability to comprehend general strategy guidelines and implement the same * Good communication skills * Strong software skills (PowerPoint, excel, word, etc) * Ability to negotiate * Willingness to travel extensively