Below is a structured and practical KRA (Key Result Areas) for an Area Sales Officer (ASO) in the Logistics Industry, suitable for transport, express logistics, first-mile/last-mile, and freight services.
Achieve monthly / quarterly / annual sales targets as assigned.
Generate new business from SMEs, corporates, manufacturers, traders, and e-commerce clients.
Increase lane-wise / route-wise revenue (e.g., intracity, intercity, regional).
Upsell value-added services (COD, reverse logistics, warehousing, insurance, etc.).
KPI Examples:
Target vs Achievement (%)
Monthly revenue growth
Average revenue per customer
Identify and onboard new active customers in the assigned territory.
Conduct daily market visits and cold calls.
Convert leads into billing customers within defined timelines.
KPI Examples:
Number of new customers onboarded
Lead-to-conversion ratio
First billing TAT
Maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
Ensure repeat business and contract renewals.
Handle customer queries related to rates, service, POD, billing, and delivery issues.
Coordinate with operations for service improvement.
KPI Examples:
Customer retention %
Repeat billing customers
Customer satisfaction feedback
Ensure timely collection of outstanding payments.
Follow approved credit policy and payment terms.
Coordinate with finance for overdue follow-ups and reconciliations.
KPI Examples:
Collection efficiency (%)
Outstanding aging (0–30, 31–60 days)
Bad debt / credit deviation cases
Track competitor pricing, services, and schemes.
Share market insights, rate trends, and customer feedback with management.
Identify new industry segments and growth opportunities.
KPI Examples:
Competitive reports submitted
New lane / segment identified
Pricing improvement inputs
Ensure smooth onboarding of customers with proper documentation.
Coordinate with operations for pickup, transit time, delivery performance, POD.
Resolve service escalations in coordination with branch / hub teams.
KPI Examples:
Service issue resolution TAT
POD compliance %
Operational escalation cases
Submit daily visit reports (DVR) and weekly/monthly sales reports.
Maintain accurate CRM data and customer records.
Adhere to company policies, pricing approvals, and SOPs.