Job Description

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. 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.
Who lands Legendary deals? You do, - DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Key Account Manager - Auto-Mobility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Auto-Mobility supply chains are evolving fast. Traditional automotive flows now sit alongside EV components, battery logistics, new distribution models, and highly fragmented supplier bases. Speed, safety, compliance, and resilience all matter at the same time.
We're looking for a Key Account Manager who understands this complexity and can build scalable, compliant, and future-ready logistics solutions for multinational Auto-Mobility customers. This role is not about standard lanes or spot movements. It's about enabling mobility ecosystems through safe, resilient, and scalable logistics. If Auto-Mobility is your space, we'd like to hear from you.
Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
In this Key Account Manager - Auto-Mobility position

• Growing and protecting a portfolio of global and multinational Auto-Mobility accounts
• Translating regional sector strategy into a clear country-level commercial roadmap with measurable outcomes
• Building and executing account development plans focused on share-of-wallet growth and long-term partnerships
• Leading complex RFQs/RFPs with strong win strategies and differentiated value propositions
• Acting as the commercial bridge between customers, operations, product teams, and regional/global stakeholders
• Driving BRMs and QBRs to review performance, manage risks, and identify improvement opportunities
• Ensuring smooth customer onboarding and handover to operations with clear SLAs and SOPs
• Maintaining strong pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene

What matters in Auto-Mobility supply chains:

• Strong understanding of automotive and EV supply chains, including traditional OEM flows and emerging EV ecosystems
• Experience with battery logistics, including handling, safety, compliance, and transport of lithium-ion batteries
• Knowledge of EV logistics, inbound components, finished vehicle parts, and aftermarket distribution
• Familiarity with different distribution models, including OEM, importer, dealer, and direct-to-consumer setups
• Experience with supplier consolidation, multi-tier sourcing, and inbound control towers
• Strong appreciation of risk management, safety, and compliance across automotive and battery movements
• Confidence engaging with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and senior leadership

Now, here is what we need from you!

• More than 6 years' experience in Key Account Management within Automotive, Auto-Mobility, EV, or Industrial environments
• Proven ability to move relationships from transactional execution to strategic partnership
• Strong consultative selling mindset with the ability to understand complex customer operating models
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, safety-critical, and transformation-driven environments
• Bachelor's degree required
• German language skills are a strong advantage, given the customer and supplier landscape

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of DHL Group, 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 is an ongoing key focus area.
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.

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