National Account Manager

DHL; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation range

Bonus/Incentive programs

Monthly car allowance

Company gas card

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

DHL Express in Chicago, IL is looking for a National Accounts Manager (P4) to lead key national accounts and drive revenue growth across multi-location clients. You will coordinate customer-focused teams and develop strategies to expand DHL services footprint.

You will identify decision-makers, craft customized presentations, and close new business through proactive outreach, networking, and targeted DHL solutions. This role requires strong sales experience in logistics.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or MS/MA with 5+ years of sales experience.
• Proven experience selling large national accounts (>$50K monthly revenue targets).
• State-of-the-art knowledge of technologies, processes, and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build relationships across key national accounts.
• Develop strategies to increase sales penetration and profits within accounts.
• Identify business opportunities and align DHL services to customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to support customer requests and initiatives.
• Develop customized presentations for decision-makers to close new business.
• Collaborate with regional management to promote services and solutions.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship

Strategic thinking

Presentations

Education

BS/BA or MS/MA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Web-based apps

Job description

National Account Manager (P4)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Category: Sales and Business Development

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

We have an immediate career opportunity for a qualified National Accounts Manager. As a National Accounts Manager, you will maintain a close working relationship with key customers by identifying the key decision makers within the business, understanding each customer’s business challenges and priorities and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction in order to increase the revenue streams. In addition, the National Account Manager will be responsible for growing new business through cold calling, networking and various other methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and build overall customer relationships by coordinating and leading the activities of customer focused teams
• Development of strategies to increase sales penetration and profits in assigned accounts
• Identifies business opportunities and assesses customer needs and matches them with DHL’s services to acquire key national accounts
• Work on special assignments to support DHL strategies and initiatives
• Partner with the regional management team to coordinate customer requests and services that are being promoted
• Develop customized presentations for various decision making audiences to close on new business

Skills & Qualifications:

• BS/BA or MS/MA with 5 plus years of previous experience (selling service vs. product preferred)
• Proven sales experience selling large, national account, multi-location business (Greater than $50K/monthly revenue targets) strongly preferred
• State of the art knowledge of technologies, processes, and practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database and web-based applications
• Creative and innovative thinking in bringing successful resolutions to high-impact, and complex problems.
• Experience selling in the transportation/logistics industry is preferred

Employee Benefits & Incentives

DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include:

• Competitive Compensation Range: $94,575- $111,945 (DOE and location)
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Company Gas Card
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.