Business Development Manager - Ocean Freight

 

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 Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). 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.

 

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for a Business Development Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this specific position 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

 

Join us in connecting people and improving lives             

 

In this Business Development Manager position

 You will support administration of business development plans and processes to achieve targeted customer growth and retention rate, revenue targets and budgets.You will develop new business and maximize exposure for DPDHL amongst targeted prospectsYou will have to use information and insights from market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potentialYou will have to identify new business development opportunities and initiate contact with prospectsYou will have to identify prospective customer needs and matches these with DHL’s servicesYou will have to pursue leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations, prepare proposals, and discuss terms of sale to closeYou will develop relationships with prospects and potential key accountsYou will have to initiate new business relationships with non-buying accounts that have been targeted by the companyYou will have to coordinate for meeting customer requests and sell services that are being promoted.You will have coordinate sales efforts with inside sales and provide flow of data on account competitors and suppliers to product managementYou will have to identify problems that may not be clear in own area of authority and modify work methods accordingly without the benefit of defined procedures.You will have to explain facts, practices, policies, etc. to both internal and external parties adhering to narrowly defined procedures, standards and guidelines. 

Now, here’s what we need from you

More than 6 years of experience within the same field.Bachelor’s degree or equivalentExcellent communicator in English, both written and oral. 

We offer:

Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.Possible further career developmentCompetitive 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 https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

 

 

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 employeesThe most efficient processes and fastest response timesThe 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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