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Sales Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Logistics
  • Dallas
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in transportation, change management experience, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, a solid sales track record, and exceptional organization and detail orientation.
  • You will coach reps, develop sales strategies, manage pipelines, enhance customer retention, and ensure efficient time management while liaising between reps and management.

Requirements

  • 3+ years’ of industry experience
  • Experienced in various modes of Transportation (Truck Load, LTL, Parcel/Cross Parcel, Intermodal )
  • Change Management
  • Strong understanding of industry terminology, methods and procedures
  • Track record and history of meeting and exceeding sales goals
  • Experience managing customer relationships
  • Strong leadership characteristics
  • Proven “take charge” performer who is successful at multi-tasking
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong ability in personal interactions
  • Very organized and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that each team member understands the primary functions of Echo's software
  • Develop reps industry knowledge and overall sales strategy
  • Meet and exceed monthly GP and NBA goals
  • Lead weekly coaching meetings
  • Develop lead generation ideas and strategies with each member
  • Monitor sales pipelines to ensure proper lead management
  • Speak with top customers to improve customer retention
  • Assist reps in creating a career path
  • Discuss motivational methods and tactics that will motivate individual reps
  • Create organizational plans for each rep to ensure they are managing time efficiently
  • Attend weekly management meetings, prepared to discuss successes and concerns
  • Act as a liaison between reps and management, escalating any issues that arise
  • Manage the cycle of the teams shipments, from ordered to final
  • Ensure that customers are receiving client statements and invoices in a timely manner
  • Provide international quotes for sales reps

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Sales Manager at Echo?

The primary responsibilities include leading a team of Core sales representatives, monitoring sales strategy and employee development, meeting and exceeding monthly GP and NBA goals, conducting coaching meetings, developing lead generation strategies, and ensuring successful customer retention.

What qualifications are required for the Sales Manager position?

Candidates should have 3+ years of industry experience, knowledge of various modes of transportation, experience in change management, a strong understanding of industry terminology, a track record of meeting sales goals, customer relationship management experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Where is the Sales Manager position located?

The Sales Manager position is based out of the Chicago Headquarters.

What type of work environment should I expect in this role?

The work environment is an office setting with an open seating floor plan, typical of office noise levels, and may involve frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

Are there opportunities for career development within this role?

Yes, the Sales Manager will assist reps in creating their career paths and will focus on employee development through coaching and motivational tactics.

What types of transportation modes does the position require familiarity with?

The role requires experience in Truck Load, LTL, Parcel/Cross Parcel, and Intermodal transportation modes.

Who does the Sales Manager act as a liaison between?

The Sales Manager acts as a liaison between the sales representatives and the management group, helping to escalate any issues that arise.

What is Echo Global Logistics' primary business focus?

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, connecting businesses that need to ship their products with carriers for efficient and cost-effective transportation.

What benefits are offered to employees?

For detailed information regarding benefits offered, candidates can visit Echo’s careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Do I need experience in sales to apply for this role?

Yes, significant sales experience and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals are essential qualifications for the Sales Manager position.

Transportation Simplified

Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. Echo maintains a proprietary, web-based technology platform that compiles and analyzes data from its network of over 40,000 transportation providers to serve clients across a wide range of industries and simplify the critical tasks involved in transportation management