DHL Group

Senior Business Development Manager - Air Freight

DHL Group$93K — $124K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of successful sales experience in the forwarding industry, particularly in Air Freight (AFR)
  • Proficient in CRM software and MS Office applications
  • Adept at building and maintaining strong customer relationships
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Strong negotiation skills for complex sales situations
  • Demonstrates urgency and adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Empowered and decisive under changing conditions

Responsibilities

  • Identify and contact prospective customers to assess needs and recommend solutions
  • Seek and present opportunities to increase sales on existing accounts
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities and meet key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Manage territory with in-depth knowledge of potential customers and competitors
  • Foster relationships with customers and local stations, collaborating with regional resources
  • Facilitate onboarding of new accounts, ensuring smooth transitions and documentation
  • Generate and analyze sales reports to track and measure progress toward targets

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) plan with $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly
  • Discounted stock purchase plan for Deutsche Post AG shares
  • Comprehensive medical plans including preventive care
  • Optional vision and dental coverage
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation days
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager - Air Freight

Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Objective:

As a Senior Business Development Manager, your focus will be to achieve results that align with the organization's strategic goals, including prospecting and finding new business opportunities. To succeed in this role, you should possess initiative, a competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions. Your proactive approach to prospecting and your ability to identify and pursue new business prospects will be the key in driving the growth and success of the organization.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the sales process to ensure consistent revenue growth from new customers. This position offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, providing opportunities for growth, recognition, and rewards based on business results.

Key Responsibilities :
  • Identify and contact prospective customers, assess customer needs and match with products / services
  • Seek opportunities for increased and profitable sales on new and existing accounts; make presentations to prospective or existing accounts to propose rate structures and service options
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities and drive KPIs
  • Manage an assigned territory with extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors
  • Foster customer and station relationships while collaborating with regional resources
  • Facilitate the transition of new accounts through introductions, information transfer, and securing necessary customer paperwork; assist with accounts receivable collection when needed
  • Generate and analyze sales reports to track performance, identify trends, and measure progress towards sales targets
Qualifications :
  • Minimum 2+ years of successful sales experience within the forwarding industry, demonstrating a strong hunter sales mentality driven by goals and self-motivation, AFR experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in using a CRM system and MS Office Products
  • Skilled in building rapport and fostering strong customer relationships, with the ability to regularly meet with customers off-site
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills to effectively navigate complex sales deals and contract agreements
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency in achieving goals; adaptable and self-motivated in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Empowered to make quick decisions in response to changing conditions
  • Skilled in effectively persuading and motivating others to take action
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.


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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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1969

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