Transport Operations Manager / Sales Croft Transport Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Transport Operations Manager / Sales

Croft Transport Services Pty Ltd
Wingfield, Adelaide SA

$95,000 – $110,000 + Super
Salary negotiable depending on experience

Are you an experienced transport professional who can manage operations, build robust customer relationships and help grow a business?

Croft Transport is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Transport Operations Manager / Sales professional to join our close-knit team in Wingfield.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who understands transport operations, enjoys working with drivers and customers, and can identify opportunities to secure new work and grow existing accounts.

You may come from transport, logistics, construction, precast concrete, manufacturing, industrial services or a similar operational environment. What matters most is your ability to manage daily transport requirements, communicate effectively and take ownership of results.

About Croft Transport

Croft Transport is an established South Australian transport company providing local, regional and interstate transport services.

Our fleet supports a wide range of industries, including construction, precast concrete, manufacturing, general freight and industrial services.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced person who can strengthen our operations, support our drivers and help expand our customer base.

About the Role

This position combines daily transport operations, customer service, staff management and sales.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating and allocating daily transport work





- Managing scheduling, driver movements and customer requirements

- Supporting, supervising and communicating with drivers

- Monitoring daily operations to ensure jobs are completed safely and efficiently

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers

- Identifying new sales opportunities and securing additional transport work

- Following up leads, preparing quotations and presenting transport solutions

- Working closely with customers to resolve operational issues

- Improving operational efficiency, fleet utilisation and service delivery

- Assisting with recruitment, training and performance management of drivers

- Ensuring safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility requirements are followed

- Working closely with senior management on business growth and operational strategy

- Assisting with practical operational tasks when required

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous experience in transport, logistics, fleet operations, precast concrete, construction materials, manufacturing or a similar industry

- Experience coordinating trucks, drivers and daily transport operations

- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills

- Experience in sales,



business development or account management

- The ability to identify and secure new business opportunities

- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

- Commercial awareness and an understanding of transport costs and profitability

- A practical and hands-on approach to management

- The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities

- A strong understanding of safety, compliance and Chain of Responsibility obligations

- The ability to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

- A current Australian driver’s licence

Existing transport industry contacts or experience within the construction, precast or general freight industries will be highly regarded.

Why Join Croft Transport?

This is an opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of an established South Australian transport company.

You will receive:

- A competitive salary package

- Superannuation

- A fully maintained company vehicle

- Genuine autonomy and decision‑making responsibility

- The opportunity to improve and develop transport operations

- The ability to earn trust and grow into a senior leadership position

- A varied role combining operations, driver management, customer relationships and sales

- Support from an experienced and committed management team

- The satisfaction of helping grow a respected South Australian transport business

This is not purely an office‑based position. We are looking for someone who is willing to be involved in the operation, support the team and assist wherever required.

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📌 Transport Operations Manager / Sales (Australia)
🏢 Croft Transport
📍 Australia