About Bishops Transport

Bishops Transport is a rapidly growing, family-owned transport company servicing Western Australia and the Northern Territory. With our head office in Perth and depots from Carnarvon to Darwin and everywhere in between.

We specialise in linehaul and regional freight. Our customers include major corporates, government agencies and the resources sector, as well as the local businesses and communities that rely on us every day. We move all types of freight, including general, freezer chiller, tautliners and full trailer loads.

We have built our reputation on strong relationships, reliable service and a willingness to take on challenging freight and find a way to make it work.

Our mission is easy

We Do What We Say. We Do It Right. We Get It Done.

About the Role

Based in our Perth head office and reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Sales & Marketing will own the growth agenda for the business, covering sales strategy, key accounts, tenders, and the Bishops brand and market presence.

You will lead a team of six:

- Area Business Development Manager – North West
- Area Business Development Manager – Pilbara & Gascoyne
- Account Manager – Perth
- Internal Sales
- Sales Administrator
- Marketing Support

This is a hands-on leadership role. Successful sales in transport is about more than winning a customer. It’s about understanding the customer’s business, designing the right solution and working closely with operations to deliver what we promise.

Key Responsibilities

Sales leadership

- Lead, coach and develop the sales team, setting clear targets and holding the team accountable for results
- Develop and execute a sales strategy across WA and the NT that is aligned with the company’s growth plans
- Manage the pipeline from first contact through to contract, implementation and ongoing account management
- Lead tenders, proposals and commercial submissions,



working with operations so that every solution is practical and profitable
- Personally manage and grow key customer relationships

Marketing

- Own the Bishops Transport brand, website, LinkedIn and digital presence
- Direct marketing support to generate leads and support the sales team, including campaigns, collateral, tender materials, case studies and events
- Monitor competitors and market conditions to identify where we should grow next

Commercial

- Work with the CEO and finance on pricing, rate reviews and margin
- Provide accurate forecasting, CRM discipline and regular reporting to the CEO and the senior leadership team
- Work closely with depot managers and operations to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery for new customers

What We’re Looking For

- Proven experience in a senior sales or commercial leadership role, ideally in transport, logistics or freight
- A track record of building and leading a high-performing sales team
- A history of winning new business and growing existing accounts
- Experience leading tenders and commercial negotiations with major customers
- A sound understanding of freight costs, pricing and margin
- Exposure to marketing, or the appetite to own it: brand, digital and lead generation
- Strong CRM and reporting discipline
- A practical, hands-on approach and the credibility to work alongside operations, depot managers and drivers
- Regional WA/NT experience, or a willingness to travel regularly across our network

What We Offer

- Attractive executive package
- A seat at the leadership table, with direct access to the CEO and real influence over growth strategy
- The freedom to shape the sales and marketing function
- The stability of an established, growing family-owned business, without the corporate layers

How to Apply If you are a commercially minded sales leader who wants to make a genuine impact on a growing transport business, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now.Together.

📌 Head of Sales & Marketing (Perth)
🏢 Bishops Transport
📍 Perth