DHL Group

Air Freight Bid Pricing Manager

DHL Group$93K — $124K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, typically 8+ years in the field.
  • Demonstrated leadership in coaching and managing high-performing teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of international air freight markets and operations.
  • Advanced analytical skills for improving profitability and decision-making.
  • Expertise in pricing and freight forwarding systems, with strong Excel skills.
  • Experience with business intelligence tools for reporting.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of pricing analysts, prioritizing workload and performance metrics.
  • Create competitive pricing strategies for RFQs and customer opportunities to drive revenue.
  • Manage governance of pricing responses for bids, ensuring high-quality and consistent submissions.
  • Conduct pricing reviews to assess risks, optimize margins, and comply with governance standards.
  • Implement process improvements and automation for better pricing efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
  • 401(k) with a $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly plus a 2% annual contribution.
  • Opportunity to purchase company shares at a discounted rate.
  • Comprehensive medical plans covering a wide range of services.
  • Optional vision and dental coverage for various needs.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Air Freight Bid Pricing Manager - US
Job Location: Atlanta, GA or Miami, FL

We have an exciting opportunity for an Air Freight Bid Pricing Manager who will be responsible for leading a team of pricing analysts through the development of competitive, profitable customer pricing solutions. The Bid Manager will play a critical role in supporting revenue growth by improving pricing strategy, increasing bid win rates, strengthening governance, and ensuring scalable support for growing customer opportunities across the US.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Air Freight Pricing Analysts, managing performance, workload prioritization, and achievement of key performance indicators.
  • Drive profitable revenue and volume growth through the development of competitive pricing strategies for RFQs, and strategic customer opportunities.
  • Govern pricing responses for global, regional, and country-led bid opportunities, ensuring high-quality submissions, pricing consistency, and alignment with commercial objectives.
  • Lead pricing reviews for strategic opportunities, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, margin optimization, and compliance with pricing governance standards.
  • Champion process improvements, automation opportunities, and pricing tool enhancements to increase efficiency, scalability, and pricing accuracy.
Skills / Requirements :
  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, typically including at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of international air freight markets, carrier networks, trade lanes, and forwarding operations.
  • Advanced analytical and financial acumen with demonstrated success using data to improve win rates, profitability, and commercial decision-making.
  • Proficiency with pricing, quoting, and freight forwarding systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across Sales, Operations, Product, and senior leadership teams.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Pay Range: $93,142.50 - $124,190.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
  • Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
  • 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
  • Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
  • Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
  • Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
  • Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
  • Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

About DHL Group

DHL Group is a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is part of the larger Deutsche Post DHL Group. DHL operates in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 550,000 employees, DHL is one of the largest employers in the world.
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550,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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