The Descartes

Descartes is one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information. With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq:DSGX, TSX:DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world.

Vice President of Sales

Location

United States + 1 moreAll locations: United States | Canada

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$130K - $140K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Job Description

Vice President of Sales

The Descartes

Role Description Leadership at Descartes means coaching with intent, executing with precision, and scaling success through clarity and consistency. We’re looking for a Vice President of Sales who can build and lead elite enterprise sales organizations someone who thrives on strategy, accountability, and impact. This is a newly created role designed to drive ambitious growth in our Logistics Service Providers (LSP) business across North America. You’ll lead two high-impact teams: the Broker/Forwarder Enterprise Systems team and the LSP Strategic Account team while shaping the future of our go-to-market execution, sales culture, and revenue strategy. Qualifications - Executive sales leadership experience leading enterprise SaaS sales organizations (VP or Senior Director level). - Deep domain expertise selling technology solutions to Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), including customs brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs. - Proven success driving enterprise software sales within the Broker/Forwarder market across North America. - Experience leading large, geographically distributed sales organizations (50+ people preferred). - Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver 15–20%+ annual revenue growth. - Strong background in enterprise account strategy, forecasting, pipeline management, and executive customer engagement. Requirements - Experience in transportation management, customs compliance, freight forwarding, or supply chain SaaS. - Experience managing Strategic Account teams in addition to New Business sales. - Experience collaborating closely with Product and Marketing on go-to-market strategy. - Knowledge of the logistics technology ecosystem (Descartes, CargoWise, e2open, BluJay/Körber, SAP TM, Oracle Transportation Management, MercuryGate, etc.). What You’ll Be Doing - Lead, coach, and develop four direct reports and a broader organization of 60+ sellers and account managers. - Build and expand our LSP Strategic Account Management team — defining structure, process, and best practices. - Own the go-to-market and revenue strategy for North America Broker/Forwarder Enterprise Systems and LSP segments. - Deliver 15–20% annual revenue growth while maintaining a high-integrity, data-driven sales culture. - Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to shape campaigns, feedback loops, and field-driven innovation. - Partner with the EVP of Sales and General Manager on forecasting, strategic planning, and execution. - Drive operational rigor through pipeline discipline, CRM optimization, and performance reporting. - Represent Descartes with major enterprise customers and industry leaders — positioning our solutions as the standard for logistics transformation. Benefits - Join a global SaaS leader transforming logistics and supply chain performance. - Shape a new strategic growth pillar at the executive level with visibility across the business. - Work in a culture built on coaching, clarity, and continuous improvement. - Build your career in a company that prizes growth, accountability, and integrity over politics. - Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility that recognizes performance and potential. Compensation Range $130,000 – $140,000 USD Plus Bonus and eligible to participate in LTI. Compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills as well as the years of experience you have. Similar positions located in different geographic regions will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Join Us As we scale, we’re looking for new doers, collaborators and innovators to join Descartes in uniting the people and technology that move the world as the Global Leader in Logistics and Supply Chain Technology. We’re entrepreneurial, hardworking, geeky-in-a-good way problem solvers. Guided by our values, we nurture a TEAM focused culture that invests in people and creates opportunities for advancement across a broad spectrum of career paths. We prioritize work-life balance and foster an environment with the space to take ownership, to be heard, and to carve a path for your individual accomplishments to help drive our success.

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