DHL Group

Commercial Program Manager (P4)

DHL Group • $103K — $126K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in a related discipline required
  • 2+ years of experience in a related field, or 1+ year with MS/MA
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with business analytics tools is a plus
  • Professional certification may be required in certain areas
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial planning processes like Budget and Forecasting to align with revenue targets
  • Deliver strategic insights to identify growth opportunities and performance gaps
  • Drive operational excellence by streamlining workflows and enhancing sales productivity
  • Manage commercial tools and platforms for sales enablement and reporting
  • Ensure data integrity and governance for accurate commercial planning
  • Collaborate with Sales Leaders and cross-functional teams to align initiatives with business strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with bonus/incentive programs
  • 401K retirement savings plan with company match
  • Voluntary myShares plan for discounted company stock
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Generous paid time off and paid leave
  • Employee discount programs and assistance programs
  • Outstanding training opportunities
Full Job Description
DHL Express USA is looking for a Commercial Program Manager that will be responsible for driving commercial effectiveness and operational excellence across U.S. Areas by aligning sales processes, technology, reporting, and performance management with the organization's growth objectives.

The professional that will thrive in this role will have the ability to act as a strategic business partner to Sales Leadership, bridging commercial strategy, analytics, and execution. The role translates business priorities into actionable programs, delivers insights that support decision-making, and ensures consistent execution across the sales organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead critical commercial planning processes , including Budget, Forecast, Sales Force Optimization (SFO), and Data Quality management, ensuring alignment with business objectives and revenue targets.
  • Deliver strategic analysis and insights to the leadership to identify growth opportunities, business risks, market trends, and performance gaps, enabling proactive decision-making by Sales Leadership.
  • Drive operational excellence and process automation by streamlining workflows, eliminating inefficiencies, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance sales productivity and effectiveness.
  • Manage and optimize commercial tools and platforms , including STELLAR, GSIP+, GCPT, GCDB, Go!, Power BI, Snowflake, and other sales enablement and reporting systems.
  • Ensure data integrity, governance, and availability , providing accurate, timely, and actionable information to support commercial planning, performance management, and executive reporting.
  • Partner closely with Sales Leaders and cross-functional teams to align commercial initiatives, tactical execution, and performance improvement programs with regional and national business strategies.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Intermediate-level professional contributor
• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and MS Power Point, any other business analytics tools are a plus
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in related field or MS/MA with a minimum of 1 year of experience in related field
• Professional certification is required in some areas

Areas of Focus
  • Commercial Planning & Performance Management
  • Forecasting & Pipeline Governance
  • Data Quality & Business Intelligence
  • Sales Process Optimization
  • Automation & Operational Excellence
  • Commercial Systems & Tools Management
  • Strategic Insights & Decision Support
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Commercial Processes:

    Sales Planning & Execution
    • Sales Force Optimization (SFO)
    • Annual Forecast & Budget Planning
    • Commercial Target Definition & Performance Tracking
    • Sales Closing Management
    • Commission Process Management: calculation and policy updates (this is managed at US level here, however from my perspective someone should be involved at area level).
    Data & Reporting

    Data Management & Business Intelligence
    • Data Quality Management
    • Executive Reporting:
      • Growth Drivers
      • Sales Pipeline
      • Ad-Hoc Analysis
    • Market Reporting & Analysis
    • Preparation of Key Business Reviews and Presentations:
      • QBR
      • CSR
      • Business Check-Ins
    Commercial Strategy Support

    Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights
    • Market and Competitive Analysis
    • Generation of Strategic Business Insights
    • Recommendations for Commercial Leadership and Senior Management
    • Campaign Performance Evaluation and Follow-Up
    • Identification of Growth Opportunities and Commercial Improvement Initiatives
    • Strategic decision-making support through data-driven analysis and recommendations

    Employee Benefits & Incentives

    DHL benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry They include:
    • Competitive Exempt Pay (DOE/location): $103,125 - 126, 565K
    • Note: This position can be based in East Los Angeles, Irvine, Long Beach, or San Francisco, CA.
    • Bonus/Incentive Programs
    • Retirement Savings - 401K with company match
    • myShares - Voluntary plan to buy discounted company shares
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Paid Leave
    • Employee Discount Program
    • Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
    • Outstanding training opportunities

    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.
    Learn more about DHL Group
    Size
    550,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1969

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