Manager, Sales and Operations

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Clive
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Solutions driven success. XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. As the Sales and Operations Manager, you will lead a sales team, identify opportunities to present our world-class services and generate new sales revenue. You'll find yourself immersed in a rapidly growing environment fueled by achievement and a tenacious team spirit. We'll give you the support you need to excel at work, and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Mentor and lead a team of inside sales people; provide industry expertise, guidance and support
• Interview and train new employees, conduct employee reviews and establish detailed performance goals
• Act as a liaison between Sales and Operations; work cross-functionally to review pricing, market penetration and service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Drive both revenue and margin growth across multiple verticals and modes; develop and maintain best business practices
• Develop sales pipelines and strategies
• Review sales activity KPIs, including revenue, margin, load count, call logs and CRM adherence
• Review customer metrics in real time
• Assist with submitting timely customer bid packages and RFPs What you need to succeed at XPO: At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 4 years of transportation-related experience It'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's degree
    • 2 years of non-asset-based brokerage experience
    • Experience in management and leadership; conflict resolution experience
    • Ability to prioritize work and complete projects effectively within time limits
    • Strong ability to think strategically and drive sales
    • Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees Be part of something big. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
      The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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