Account Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Sydney; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Staff lunches

Employee recognition

Staff discounts

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Australia is seeking an Account Manager to act as the crucial link between operations, customers and the broader business. You will help overcome daily logistical challenges in a fast-paced environment, with the autonomy to make decisions and grow professionally.

Lead account strategy, manage profitability, and drive continuous improvements while collaborating across functions to ensure customer success and strong performance for DHL’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in logistics, 3PL or 4PL environments.
• Experience in Account Management within Lifesciences/Healthcare is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• P&L experience and profitability focus.
• Proficient with MS Office; exposure to a warehouse management system.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leading customer to develop and grow their business.
• Initiate continuous improvement programs for a competitive edge.
• Understand customer needs and drive their success.
• Ensure profitable growth and manage P&L.
• Support all key account functions including complaints and claims.

Skills

Account management

Logistics experience

P&L experience

Negotiation

MS Office

Warehouse management system

Lifesciences sector

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Partner With Our Industry Leading Customers

As an Account Manager at DHL, you will be the 'glue' between our operations, customers and wider business. You will overcome daily logistical challenges to ensure warehouse operations run smoothly. In a fast-paced environment, where every day is different, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions and be able to continually grow professionally. Use your leadership, customer management and influencing skills to drive the future of logistics, using the latest technology.

Your duties will include:

• Partner with our leading, household name customer todevelop and grow theirbusiness
• Initiating Continuous Improvementsfor the customer to achieve that competitive edge
• Understanding what our customer needs and expects from us and workingwith them for their success
• Ensure profitable growth and managing the P&L
• Support all key account functions; complaint, claim handling, problem solving & other contractually agreed services
• Drive employee engagement initiatives through your ability to lead
• Manage account strategy including contract renewals

Please Note: DHL Internal applications close 09/11/2026

DHL Supply Chain is a Great Place to Work

We are the world's leading contract logistics company and when you work with us you'll find that we value each other's differences whilst recognising individual strengths. We never forget that you make us who we are and we work hard to make sure a career with DHL is as satisfying and successful as it can be.

Join a supportive work environment where you'll have the tools and training you need to grow and succeed. Beyond our impressive culture, we also offer our employees:

• A world class training program to expand your skillset and drive your career forward
• Annual bonuses and merit reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contribution to our success
• Staff engagement opportunities including monthly site lunches, competitions and events
• Employee of the month and employee of the year recognition
• Impressive staff discounts at many of our customers who are an essential part of everyday life

DHL Supply Chain is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable to balance their priorities, work commitments, team engagement and work/life balance in collaboration with their manager, ensuring good and productive outcomes for all. We will support flexible working arrangements that are tailored to the individual role requirements.

Join us and find out why DHL Supply Chain Australia is a Great Place To Work certified.

Qualifications and Experience

To be a successful Account Manager, in this role, you will have:

• A proven track record of performance in a logistics, 3PL or 4PL environment
• Experience in Account Management ideally within theLifesciences and Healthcare sector
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PWP) and exposure to a warehouse management system
• Ability to negotiate partner agreements at a senior management level
• P & L experience
• Excellent personal presentation and strong written and verbal communication skills

We are committed to equal opportunity and reject any forms of discrimination. The basis for employee selection at DHL Group is qualification, performance, skills, and experience.