Job Description

Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is the logistics provider of the world with over 520,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Connecting People. Improving Lives.

Currently we are looking for an Business Development Manager who will Support to develop and administer business development plans and processes to generate new/ additional business, maximize profit and grow market share in line with business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies

If yes, please read on.

Your task will be:

• Support administration of business development plans and processes to achieve targeted customer growth and retention rate, revenue targets and budgets
• Develop new business and maximize exposure for DPDHL amongst targeted prospects
• Use information and insights from market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential
• Identify new business development opportunities and initiate contact with prospects
• Identify prospective customer needs and matches these with DHL's services
• Pursue leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations, prepare proposals and discuss terms of sale to close
• Develop relationships with prospects and potential key accounts
• Initiate new business relationships with non-buying accounts that have been targeted by the company
• Coordinate for meeting customer requests and sell services that are being promoted
• Coordinate sales efforts with inside sales and provide flow of data on account competitors and suppliers to product management
• Identify problems that may not be clear in own area of authority and modify work methods accordingly without the benefit of defined procedures
• Explain facts, practices, policies, etc. to both internal and external parties adhering to narrowly defined procedures, standards and guidelines
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own function
• Build relationships and understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships

Your profile should look like:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• More than 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Be able to work under pressure and be an achiever
• Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others
• Must be self-motivated
• High level of attention to detail
• Achievement oriented

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of occasionally working from home upon agreement
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.