Senior Sales Manager
www.ablogitrans.com · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Own and drive road transportation sales for the assigned region
- Build and execute sales strategies to hit revenue and growth targets
- Generate new business across corporate, manufacturing, FMCG, retail, and industrial clients
- Identify untapped markets and business opportunities
- Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, converting prospects into long-term customers
- Consistently deliver against monthly, quarterly, and annual targetsClient Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Source new customers through direct outreach, networking, and referrals
- Build strong relationships with key clients and decision-makers
- Translate customer transportation needs into the right logistics solutions
- Manage key accounts to ensure high retention and satisfaction
- Develop long-term, strategic relationships with priority customersCommercial & Negotiation
- Lead pricing, contract, and commercial term negotiations
- Balance customer acquisition with business profitability in every deal
- Prepare competitive, well-structured commercial proposals with management
- Track customer-level profitability and flag margin improvement opportunitiesTeam Management
- Guide and mentor the regional sales team to improve productivity and results
- Set clear individual and team targets
- Review performance regularly
- Build a performance-driven, accountable sales cultureCoordination & Execution
- Work closely with Operations and Fleet teams to ensure smooth delivery on customer commitments
- Ensure sales promises are realistic and aligned with operational capability
- Resolve customer issues quickly in coordination with internal teamsMarket Intelligence
- Track market trends, competitor pricing, and customer needs
- Flag emerging opportunities and risks early
- Maintain strong command of the regional transportation market and competitive landscape
- Share market and sales insights with management regularlyReporting & Performance Tracking
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date sales pipeline and forecast
- Prepare regular sales performance reports
- Track revenue, new customer acquisition, conversion rates, and profitability
- Keep management informed on business development progress and challenges________________________________________What We're Looking For
- 7–10 years of total experience in B2B sales/business development
- Proven track record of hitting revenue and new-business targets
- Strong understanding of road freight, transportation operations, and logistics pricing
- Existing network of corporate/industrial client relationships is a strong plus
- Skilled negotiator with strong commercial judgment
- Experience managing and motivating a sales team
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Solid knowledge of the regional market they'll be based in
- Willingness to travel extensively for business development________________________________________Preferred Industry BackgroundCandidates from the following backgrounds are preferred:
- Road Transportation
- Logistics / 3PL
- Freight & Transportation
- Supply Chain / Contract Logistics
- Transport Aggregators
- Freight Forwarding
- B2B Transportation Solutions________________________________________Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Revenue and sales target achievement
- New client acquisition and business generated
- Customer retention and account growth
- Sales pipeline health and conversion rate
- Gross margin and deal profitability
- Regional market expansion
- Team productivity and target achievement
- Key account development________________________________________Compensation final offer based on relevant experience, current CTC, market exposure, existing client network, sales track record, and overall fit.