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Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Branch Sales Director (Midwest) role at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from ZIM Integrated Shipping Services We are looking for Branch Sales Director to join our amaZing team in Chicago! As a Branch Sales Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving our sales initiatives and exceeding targets. This is accomplished by setting goals, motivating the team, and using performance and industry data to drive the sales plan and accommodate corporate goals. Your main responsibilities would include: Strategic Goal Setting: Direct sales forecasting activities, set ambitious yet achievable performance goals aligned with company objectives. Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the Branch sales team through weekly sales meetings and one-on-one mentoring sessions. Target Monitoring: Communicate and monitor sales goals, targets, and KPIs, ensuring they are realistic and attainable. Exercise sound judgment in decision-making, balancing commercial considerations with a commitment to integrity and accountability. Business Expansion: Provide strategic direction to the Account Owners and Sales Support team to expand the Branch's book of business. Continuous Improvement: Conduct KPI reviews, proactively identifying and rectifying service shortfalls and missed opportunities. Collaboration: Foster close communication with Trade and cross-functional teams to stay updated on market intelligence, service updates, customer challenges, and opportunities. Initiate sales campaigns as needed. Contract Negotiations: Drive contract negotiations with Account Owners, Clients, and Trade partners. What are we looking for: Academic education: Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business Administration) Experience: 7-10 years’ experience in the ocean shipping or freight forwarding industry management positions; 5 years in Sales management position strongly preferred. Midwest market knowledge is crucial. Commercial flair and drive for growth. Proven track record of leadership within a complex matrix organization. Seniority level Seniority levelDirector Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionSales, Business Development, and Management IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Maritime Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services by 2x Get notified about new Sales Director jobs in Chicago, IL . Vice President, Specialty Sales - Remote Bannockburn, IL $207,234.63-$345,398.56 17 hours ago Chicago, IL $300,000.00-$320,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $220,000.00-$235,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$180,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $175,000.00-$215,000.00 6 days ago GUCCI Store Director - Chicago Michigan AvenueEnterprise Account Director, Customer Growth - 10614 Chicago, IL $92,000.00-$130,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $50,000.00-$55,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $145,000.00-$165,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $175,000.00-$350,000.00 1 week ago Vice President Global Sales - Hardware Business Chicago, IL $200,000.00-$225,000.00 4 weeks ago Senior Vice President of Sales, North America Chicago, IL $310,000.00-$350,000.00 3 weeks ago Director of Sales and National Account Management (Food & Snacks) Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$175,000.00 6 days ago Director/ Sr. Director, Sales Operations Chicago, IL $185,000.00-$235,000.00 1 week ago Director of Sales and National Account Management (Food & Snacks) Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$175,000.00 3 hours ago Vice President of Enterprise Sales (Central US) Chicago, IL $380,000.00-$420,000.00 2 days ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$180,000.00 1 day ago Director Sales- Software Product & ServicesSales Director of Commercial Categories– North America Greater Chicago Area $200,000.00-$210,000.00 15 hours ago Vice President of Sales – Leading National Water Treatment Company – High Growth - 78929Vice President of Sales, Manufacturing - ERP, EAM, Field Service Management Itasca, IL $200,000.00-$215,000.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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