Director of Business Development

DHL Supply Chain; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Business Development Director for its Ecommerce & Retail division. This role involves developing customer solutions, managing high-value accounts, and driving new business growth. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in sales, strong strategic capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Benefits

Use of a company car or car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

26 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Join a generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience winning new business within a complex large organization.
• Advanced skills in developing commercially viable and innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to manage large scale, high value customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead by developing bespoke solutions for customers.
• Maintain and grow customer relationships while building new business opportunities.
• Drive collaboration with other departments and lead a dynamic team.

Skills

Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Influencing

Job description

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 base

Grade: RCS G

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Location: England, remote role with 75% national 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 Sales team is at the forefront of driving growth and innovation.

Dur to rapid growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Business Development Director to join our Ecommerce & Retail division!

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• As a leader, you'll take complex issues in your stride. You'll inspire and motivate to succeed and draw on your extensive experience to help us grow as a business. In turn, you'll have everything you need to grow your career, too.
• You can have an impact at DHL Supply Chain by developing and presenting bespoke solutions to your customers. You'll lead the way in collaboration with other departments, while creating a space for your own dynamic team to thrive.
• With your ability to forge strong relationships with new and existing customers, you'll help us maintain our “Customer for Life” ethos, while building a pipeline of exciting new business opportunities.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Demonstrated experience winning new business within a complex large organisation
• A strong understanding of and experience working with Transport networks
• Retail Transport network experience - preferred
• Experience in managing projects and/or complex sales cycles
• Advanced skills in selling, influencing, and developing commercially viable and innovative solutions.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to develop vision and target plans for accounts.
• Experience managing large scale, high value customer accounts
• Proven ability to understand customer organisations and navigate them to build relationships across decision levels, operations, and functional levels.

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 at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee 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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