Director Sales and Marketing

Join to apply for the Director Sales and Marketing role at RST Sunbury Transport1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Director Sales and Marketing role at RST Sunbury TransportJob DescriptionWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Sales and Marketing to join our team. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines innovation, team development, and market expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and executing sales strategies, exploring new business opportunities, and driving sustainable growth.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Sales and Marketing to join our team. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines innovation, team development, and market expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and executing sales strategies, exploring new business opportunities, and driving sustainable growth.As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Sales & Marketing is responsible for leading a team to achieve the company’s sales objectives. The role is accountable for developing business in new markets/segments, and sustaining relationships with existing customers and channel partners.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, lead and execute long-term and short-term sales strategy to accelerate business growth for all divisionsDevelop pricing and marketing strategies for high profile customers and channel partnersDevelop the annual Sales and Marketing plan and is responsible for leading team to execute plansManage overall sales process, set appropriate sales targets and metricsMaintain key customer relationships and develop and implement strategies for expanding customer baseProvide coaching and leadership to all direct reports to drive growth and profitabilityExplore new markets that align with the company growth strategyExplore adjacent markets, services and products and development of these into revenue growthSet and manage annual sales budget for staff working with Financial Manager and Operations DirectorsQualificationsUndergraduate degree. EMBA / MBA considered an asset10 years of experience in a comparable industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management roleCapability in increasing margins through aggressive management of price and mixAbility to plan, manage and execute at both the strategic and operational levelsEstablished contacts and relationships with potential customers and channel partnersOutstanding selling abilities, excellent interpersonal skills with executive level customers and partnersAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a result driven, team-oriented environmentAbility to travel up to 50% of the time (primarily in the Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec and North-Eastern US)Bilingualism would be an assetStrong critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skillsExcellent communication skills. Clear and concise exchange of information both written and verbalStrong coaching skills, comfortable giving and receiving feedback at senior levelsAbility to make appropriate use of technology (CRM and TMS system, Excel, etc.)About UsFounded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.About The TeamSunbury Transport is a premier transportation company, specializing in US and Canadian cross-border shipments as well as domestic Canadian shipments, offering logistics services and managing freight via truckload van, flatbed, bulk materials and container service. We draw on exceptional teams – in the office and on the road – to provide diverse and innovative trucking and logistics solutions.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesTruck TransportationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at RST Sunbury Transport by 2xGet notified about new Director of Sales Marketing jobs in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr