Regional Sales Director

Position Summary

Directs a team of account executives within an assigned territory to achieve goal attainment. Develops employees by removing identified obstacles, strengthening skills, and driving performance.

• Leads and develops the sales team with targeted coaching that improves individual performance and strengthens overall team performance.
• Creates a results‑driven culture that drives performance and goal achievement.
• Drives revenue generation by guiding team members in prospecting, identifying, and securing new business.
• Directs the forecasting process to maintain a strong pipeline of accounts that positions the team for goal attainment.
• Identifies performance gaps and implements strategies that improve each employee’s approach to growing and retaining accounts.
• Identifies performance gaps and implements improvements in employee business plans to help achieve desired results.
• Partners with teams across the organization to address customer needs, streamline workflows, and support long‑term relationships.
• Upholds a leading market position for the organization within the transportation industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 10+ years of sales experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Salary Range: $ - $ annually, based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.

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