Business Development Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager to shape the future of their automotive logistics sector. This role involves identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and supporting customer growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in 3PL contract logistics and strong negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Use of a company car or allowance

Private Medical Insurance

26 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension contribution

Free confidential GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 3PL contract logistics companies.
• Familiarity with the automotive industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to influence and persuade at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers to understand their needs.
• Work closely with developers to find solutions to challenges.
• Drive business growth by meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Sales target achievement

Job description

Salary: Up to £75,000 on Target earnings

Grade: RCS I

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Location: England, remote with 50% national business travel.

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our Business Development team is at the forefront of driving growth and innovation.

We're now looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping our future. If you're passionate about identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging technology to meet business needs, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

This role will be focusing on selling contract logistics for the Automotive industry!

what You'll Do

• You'll be part of a brilliant team that works together to help customers grow their businesses successfully. In turn, you'll have everything you need to grow your career, too.
• You can have an impact at DHL Supply Chain by really getting to know your customers. Building strong relationships means you'll better understand their needs, so you can make a big difference to the running of their businesses.
• No day is the same when you join us, and you'll probably find yourself wearing many hats. Working closely with our developers, you'll constantly be learning how to solve new problems and find exciting solutions to the latest challenges.
  
  
  

what You'll Bring

• Proven experience in 3PL contract logistics companies
• Familiarity with the automotive industry - highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels
• To be results-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
• Have a strategic mindset and a passion for building long-term partnerships.
• Have a high attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
  
  
  

WHY JOIN US?

• Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns
• Generous pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
  
  
  

Who We Are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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