DHL Group

Senior Business Development Manager - Air Freight

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

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of successful sales experience in forwarding, with a hunter mentality and goal-driven approach.
  • Experience in air freight preferred, demonstrating industry knowledge.
  • Proficient in CRM systems and MS Office.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for relationship building, with willingness to meet customers off-site.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for effective engagements and proposals.
  • Negotiation skills for complex sales and contract agreements.
  • Ability to adapt and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and contact prospective customers to assess needs and match with offerings.
  • Seek profitable sales opportunities on new and existing accounts; propose rates and services to clients.
  • Pursue new business aggressively while tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Manage an assigned territory with comprehensive awareness of customer and competitor landscapes.
  • Foster strong customer relations and collaborate with regional teams for support.
  • Facilitate seamless onboarding of new accounts, including necessary documentation and introductions.
  • Generate and analyze sales reports to track performance and measure success against targets.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching program with generous contributions.
  • Stock purchase plan at discounted rates for company shares.
  • Comprehensive medical plans covering a range of health services.
  • Optional vision and dental coverage for employees.
  • Paid time off including holidays and accrued vacation/sick days.
Full Job Description
Job Title : Senior Business Development Manager - Air Freight

Job Location : Portland, Oregon

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)

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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Size
550,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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