District Sales Manager

Company Description

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Lead the Future of Sales at Expeditors

At Expeditors, we're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business. As a global Fortune 500 logistics company operating in over 300 locations worldwide, we combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver exceptional supply chain solutions.

We're looking for an experienced and driven District Sales Manager (DSM) to lead, develop, and inspire our District Sales Program. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a sales professional who thrives on coaching high-performing teams, driving business growth, and building strong customer relationships.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute the district sales strategy to drive revenue growth and market share.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor Sales Executives and Sales Operations personnel.
• Support the sales team in closing key opportunities and winning new business.
• Build and maintain a strong sales talent pipeline.
• Partner with Product and Geo leaders to drive collaboration and business development initiatives.
• Facilitate sales meetings, pipeline reviews, and performance discussions.
• Manage departmental budgets and career development programs.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for growth within the district. 

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Proven sales leadership experience with at least 5 years managing high-performing teams.
• Strong business development, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience developing sales strategies and managing sales pipelines.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to understand local industries and market trends.
• Highly organised with a collaborative and results-driven approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Additional Information

• Why Expeditors?

• Global Fortune 500 company with strong financial stability.
• Industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative and people-focused culture built around our 10 Culture Attributes.
• Opportunities to work with a worldwide network of logistics and supply chain professionals.
• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities.
• A career where your leadership can directly influence business growth and team success.

Ready to lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing sales team? Apply today and help shape the future of logistics at Expeditors.

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