Director Of SalesThe Director of Sales is a growth-oriented hunter responsible for building a sizeable new business pipeline while retaining and expanding an existing customer base. This role rewards tenacity, analytical thinking, and the ability to move fast in a competitive market. Regardless of level, every successful NFI sales professional demonstrates the following: Hunter mentalityproactively pursues new logos rather than waiting for inbound opportunities C-suite credibilitycomfortable presenting and negotiating at the executive level Supply chain fluencydeep understanding of 3PL solutions, warehousing, distribution, and transportation Solution architectingability to analyze a prospect's business challenge and design a compelling response Relentless follow-throughdisciplined pipeline management, CRM hygiene, and closing tenacity Collaborative spiritpartners with operations, engineering, and peers to deliver differentiated proposals Professional presenceconfident, organized, and well-prepared in every customer interaction Respectful Challengerbuilding rapport internally and externally to help reframe how others see challenges Emotional Intelligenceability to self-regulate to help guide thinking, behaviors and relationships Key Success Indicators: Maintains an active pipeline consistently exceeding $20M Executes $5M+ in annualized new business within the first 1224 months Develops competitive, customized proposals that win new logos Manages account profitability with a businessperson's lensknows which deals are worth pursuing Builds regular cadence with existing customers, including for expansion of business reviews Completes all CRM/Salesforce activity accurately and on time Engages in community and vertical market events to expand pipeline
Experience & Education: 35 years of logistics industry sales experience Demonstrated success prospecting and closing net new accounts Bachelor's degree preferred Competency & Requirement Matrix: 5+ years logistics sales experience Bachelor's degreePreferred Active pipeline $20M+ New business development (hunting) $5M+ annualized new business (year 12) C-suite / executive selling Complex solution proposal writing Skillful contract negotiation CRM proficiency (Salesforce) Rate schedule development Challenger Sales approach Vertical market strategy Customer profitability management Willingness to travel 3050%+ We are excited to share that the base salary range for this position is $150,000.00$175,000.00, based on the national average for the position. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location when determining a starting rate of pay. Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program, which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Location

Schaumburg, IL

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