Sales Manager(truck transportation)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Sales & Marketing professional with a strong background in transportation, fleet business development, and truck/trailer logistics. The ideal candidate should have an existing client network, proven business development experience, and the ability to independently generate and close transportation business.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate business for truck, trailer, container, and transportation services.
• Develop new clients while maintaining long-term relationships with existing customers.
• Bring an active and transferable client base to expand business.
• Conduct customer meetings, rate discussions, and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinate with operations teams for vehicle placement and smooth execution.
• Increase transportation revenue through regular customer follow-ups and market visits.
• Identify opportunities in inbound, outbound, factory movement, port movement, and long-route transportation.
• Represent the company in client meetings and business development activities.
• Travel for customer acquisition, relationship management, and business expansion.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation, fleet business development, or truck/trailer logistics.
• Strong understanding of the transportation market, fleet operations, routes, vehicle types, and market rates.
• Existing customer network and transferable client base is mandatory.
• Proven ability to generate new business and close commercial deals independently.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong market knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and achieve business targets.

General Candidate Expectations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional attitude with excellent presentation skills.
• Target-oriented and self-driven.
• Capable of working independently as well as with internal teams.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, transporters, brokers, customs-related stakeholders, and operational teams.
• Stable work history with a good market reputation.
• Able to handle responsibilities with minimal supervision.