Sales Team Lead (m/f/d)

Sales Team Lead - Road Freight

Drive Success in Erfurt, Germany

Are you a seasoned sales professional with a track record of leadership and an unrelenting drive to achieve results? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a highly reputable freight forwarding company as a Sales Team Lead in Erfurt, Germany. This position is perfect for individuals who are ready to take on a dynamic role combining hands-on leadership with strategic business development, all within a fast-paced industry environment. If you are passionate about logistics, motivated by challenges, and excited to lead a team to success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Role

As a Sales Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of both your team and the company as a whole. This dual-function position allows you to combine your leadership abilities with your sales acumen to deliver measurable results. Leading a team of 8 dedicated sales professionals, you will be responsible for driving growth, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the seamless alignment of team goals with the company's strategic vision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and guide a motivated sales team toward achieving ambitious sales targets. Your ability to lead by example and foster a positive, high-energy work environment will be critical to the team's success.
• Business Growth: Spearhead efforts to acquire new clients, strengthen existing relationships, and enhance the company's market presence in the competitive road freight sector.
• Strategic Direction: Work closely with senior management to develop and implement sales strategies that are innovative, scalable, and closely aligned with the company's long-term objectives.
• Team Development: Invest in the professional growth of your team by identifying opportunities for skill development, fostering a results-driven culture, and promoting creativity in achieving sales goals.

Key Skills

To excel in this role, we are looking for individuals who bring both professional expertise and personal drive to the table. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Sales Expertise: Demonstrated success in sales, with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets. Experience in freight forwarding or logistics is highly preferred, though transferable skills from other industries will also be considered.
• Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities, with a natural talent for motivating others, setting clear goals, and building a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Business Development: An entrepreneurial mindset combined with the ability to identify and secure long-term business opportunities. A knack for establishing and maintaining strong client relationships is key.
• Industry Knowledge: A solid understanding of road freight and logistics operations, including market trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This role offers more than just a job-it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a thriving organisation while advancing your career. By joining our team in Erfurt, Germany, you'll gain access to the following benefits:

• Work within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• Take on a leadership role where your contributions directly influence the success of the team and the company.
• Be part of an organisation with a strong reputation in the freight forwarding industry, giving you the platform to grow professionally and personally.
• Receive robust support from a progressive management team that prioritises your success and professional development.

If you are ready to leverage your leadership and sales expertise to drive results and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply today for the Sales Team Lead role in Erfurt, Germany. Seize this opportunity to be a part of an exciting journey in the logistics and freight forwarding industry!