DHL Group

Global Account Director Data Center Logistics

DHL Group$150K — $200K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in sales, commercial management, or business development within supply chain and logistics industries
  • 5+ years in data center logistics with experience supporting hyperscalers, co-locators, and OEMs
  • Proven track record of selling complex supply chain solutions
  • Success in managing enterprise customers and closing large-scale opportunities
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field; Master's preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial development targeting hyperscalers and co-locators
  • Identify and convert new growth opportunities in data center logistics
  • Develop customer-specific value propositions and solution strategies
  • Drive pipeline development and support long-cycle enterprise sales
  • Build senior-level client relationships and position as a strategic partner
  • Lead negotiations and design efforts for complex pursuits
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) match of $1-for-$1 up to 4% quarterly
  • Stock purchase plan for discounted shares
  • Comprehensive medical plans including preventive and outpatient services
  • Optional vision and dental coverage
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and accrued vacation/sick days
Full Job Description
Job Title: Global Account Director Data Center Logistics

Job Location: San Francisco, CA

The Global Account Director Data Center Logistics is responsible for driving strategic business development and revenue growth within the Data Center Logistics vertical. This role focuses on expanding business with hyperscalers, co-location operators, OEMs, and key ecosystem partners across the global data center supply chain.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain solutions, strong commercial acumen, and an established network within the data center ecosystem. This leader will play a key role in shaping the sector's commercial strategy, executing complex pursuits, and building long-term customer partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth
  • Lead commercial development efforts targeting hyperscalers, co-locators, cloud providers, OEMs, and critical data center ecosystem partners.
  • Identify, qualify, and convert new growth opportunities in the data center logistics market
  • Develop and execute customer specific value propositions, and solution strategies.
  • Drive pipeline development and support long cycle enterprise sales engagements
Customer Engagement & Account Leadership
  • Build senior level client relationships and position the company as a strategic partner for end-to-end data center logistics.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and solution design efforts for large and complex pursuits.
  • Influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders (operations, engineering, product, finance, procurement) to deliver tailored customer solutions.
Market, Sector & Ecosystem Expertise
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the global data center ecosystem, including build cycles, regional capacity trends, and key players.
  • Analyze competitive landscape and emerging technologies influencing data center logistics (e.g., modular builds, hyperscale expansion patterns, sustainability, specialized handling).
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer executive forums.
Strategic Collaboration & Leadership
  • Partner with sector leadership to shape long-term growth strategy and vertical development roadmap.
  • Provide commercial leadership across regional teams and mentor junior sales and business development talent.
  • Work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to co-create scalable logistics solutions tailored for the data center industry.
Required Experience & Qualifications

Professional Experience
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in sales, commercial management, or business development within the supply chain and logistics, industries
  • Minimum 5 years of direct experience in data center logistics, supporting hyperscalers, co-locators, cloud providers, or OEMs.
  • Proven track record selling complex supply chain solutions
  • Demonstrated success managing enterprise customers and closing large, complex opportunities.
Industry Expertise
  • Strong understanding of the global data center industry-construction cycles, facility types, hyperscaler procurement behavior, ecosystem suppliers, and infrastructure requirements.
  • Experience with specialized data center logistics services such as:
  • White-glove/technical logistics
  • High-value equipment handling
  • Rack/Server transportation
  • Inventory staging & configuration
  • Domestic and international project logistics
Skills & Competencies
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and senior stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market opportunities into commercial wins.
  • Highly collaborative, influencing across matrix environments.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen (P&L awareness, pricing principles, deal modeling).
  • Ability to navigate long-cycle, consultative sales environments.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
Success Indicators
  • Growth of new and existing business within the data center vertical.
  • Expansion of strategic relationships with hyperscalers, co-lo operators, OEMs, and ecosystem partners.
  • Increase in qualified pipeline and closed revenue.
  • Positive customer satisfaction and retention metrics.
Pay Range: $150,637.50 - $200,850.00 (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.
Learn more about DHL Group
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550,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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