The Head of Sales – New Business Division will be responsible for establishing, developing, and scaling a new business. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, ideal for an entrepreneurial, results-driven professional with a strong logistics and sales background. The candidate will drive new revenue streams, build and lead a sales team, and take full ownership of growing this division from the ground up.
Duties include :
Business Development & Strategy
- Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for the new business.
- Identify market gaps and opportunities within the logistics and supply chain sector.
- Design and implement a sales and growth roadmap with clear targets.
- Conduct competitor analysis and market research to inform strategic decisions.
Sales Leadership
Generate leads and convert them into long-term clients through consultative selling.Establish and manage key customer relationships at senior / executive level.Set and monitor sales targets, KPIs, and performance dashboards.Team Building & Management
Recruit and mentor a high-performing sales team.Lead by example through proactive customer engagement and deal closure.Create a culture of accountability, motivation, and continuous improvement.Collaboration & Reporting
Work closely with operations, finance, and executive leadership to align business goals.Report regularly on pipeline activity, forecast, and sales performance.Provide feedback and insight to improve service offering and customer experience.Minimum Requirements :
7+ years of proven B2B sales experience in logistics, freight and supply chain industries.Strong track record of starting or growing business units or new markets.Entrepreneurial mindset with high levels of initiative and accountability.Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.Proficiency in data-driven sales reporting.Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Logistics, or related field.Strong network in logistics and supply chain sectors.Experience with cross-border, warehousing, or specialized logistics services.