DHL Group

Strategic Sales Director

DHL Group$130K — $173K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
  • 0-3 years of sales experience in international logistics preferred
  • Proven success in acquiring new business
  • Solid knowledge of PC operations and Microsoft Office
  • Understanding of international commercial transportation (air and ocean freight)
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience managing complex medium to large customer accounts
  • Outgoing and resourceful personality
  • Ability to navigate a global network for optimal customer service

Responsibilities

  • Win and develop medium/large business customers through proactive sales
  • Recommend tailored logistics solutions based on customer needs
  • Deliver compelling sales proposals and quotations
  • Build trust with Strategic Business Customers through market understanding
  • Support customer retention through cross-team collaboration
  • Execute sales campaigns aligned with market trends
  • Maintain a personal sales plan focused on new business and revenue growth

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) with generous employer matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan at a discount
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Paid time off including major holidays and vacation days
Full Job Description
Job Title: Strategic Sales Director

Job Location: Hebron, KY

As a Strategic Sales Director, you will drive GP and volume growth through customer acquisition and development of medium and large-sized business customers within the Strategic Business Customers segment.

You will focus on proactive hunting for new opportunities, winning profitable and strategic accounts, and maximizing growth from existing customers by leveraging DHL's full portfolio of logistics solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Win, retain and develop medium/large-sized business customers through sales "hunting" activities within the Strategic Business Customers (SBC) segment.
  • Recommend tailored solutions based on customer needs using industry knowledge.
  • Deliver compelling proposals, quotations, and bids that address customer pain points and growth ambitions.
  • Build rapport and trust with (SBC) accounts by understanding their business and market dynamics.
  • Support SBC accounts retention through collaboration and Product teams, Trade Lane Managers, other sales channels, and local Station Management.
  • Execute targeted sales campaigns aligned with market trends and DHL's strategic priorities.
  • Maintain a personal sales plan focused on new business acquisition and revenue growth.
  • Perform all aspects of the sales process and update all relevant activities in the CRM daily.
  • Coordinate smooth onboarding of new clients, including credit setup, rate loading, and operational instructions.
  • Align sales efforts with regional and product strategies.
  • Support DHL's compliance and sustainability initiatives by integrating responsible practices into sales activities
Key Requirements:
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years of industry experience.
  • 0-3 years of Sales Experience (international logistics sales preferred)
  • Proven success in new business acquisition
  • Solid PC operational knowledge along with Microsoft Office applications experience
  • Knowledge of international commercial transportation (air and ocean freight required)
  • Bachelor degree desired
  • Experience managing medium to large, complex customer accounts
  • Outgoing, upbeat and resourceful personality!
  • Ability to maneuver through a global network to ensure best customer service
Pay Range: $130,011.75 - $173,349.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
* Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-ba sed 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/outp atient 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.

References

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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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Size
550,000 employees
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Founded
1969

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