Ocean Freight Growth Director – US

DHL Global Forwarding; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 246,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Comprehensive Medical plans

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Head of Ocean Freight Growth for the US to lead growth initiatives across all OFR products. This role requires strategic leadership to guide pricing strategies and execution in collaboration with sales channels.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in ocean freight forwarding, strong commercial insight, and the ability to manage a country OCC team effectively.

Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, a 401(k) match, and health plans.

Qualifications

• More than 6 years' experience in the Ocean Freight Forwarding industry.
• Seasoned leader with successful track record.
• Good customer contacts.

Responsibilities

• Drive volume growth across all OFR products.
• Manage the Country OCC team.
• Oversee all large tenders through the global RFQ process.
• Drive risk-taking analysis & proposals for strategic growth.
• Coordinate the commercial approach for all OFR products.

Skills

Result orientation

Strategic mindset

Commercial sense

Negotiation skills

Team management

Networking abilities

Decision-making

Coaching readiness

Job description

Job Title: Head of Ocean Freight Growth US - NORAM

Job Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Description

The Country Ocean Freight Growth Head is responsible for the overall OFR growth initiatives in their country/cluster. The individual guides the country pricing strategy required to achieve the growth ambition and drives execution of this into the stations, including the implementation of relevant value propositions and solution design to support the growth.

Furthermore, the role is responsible for aligning and setting a clear direction for growth in collaboration with the M&S organization. This includes all sales channels - CSI/MNC/SBC, BC, and digital. Managing the product commercial organization around OCC and RDM structures.

Main responsibilities

• Driving volume growth across all OFR products in close coordination with OFR Country management and regional product heads. Together with Trade Management, drive the focus on trade lanes and countries as per Trade Lane plan
• Manage the Country OCC team
• Overseeing all large tenders running through the regional OCC as part of the global RFQ process and ensure efficient execution with all stakeholders
• Drives automation within the Tender management set up

• Spearheads RFQ analytics to improve win ratios

• Drives risk-taking analysis & proposals to deliver strategic growth targets

• Simplify country led RFQ's to increase efficiency
• Drives STP on tender business
• Senior commercial product engagement
• Driving senior commercial product engagement in large tenders during the pre-RFQ period through Gatekeepers
• Focal point for regional product development
• Functionally responsible for the Country Growth structure and regional RDM structure
• Drives articulation and simplification of local value proposition development as relevant from a product and/or trade perspective
• Drives development and execution of local trade lane plans via RDM's across all OFR products, according to focus Trade lanes defined by Trade Management
• Drives target customer definition from a product and/or trade perspective together with local OFR product heads, Trade Management and M & S
• Drive STP with countries within the BC segment
• Coordinates and aligns the commercial approach for all OFR products together with M&S
• Regional focal point for M & S
• Ensures process alignment together with M & S within the region
• Aligns M & S activities across the regions as relevant to OFR product
• Guides the regional organization in terms of pricing strategy
• Sponsors various large OFR customers

Required skills

• Clear result orientation and commercial mindset
• Strategic but action-oriented mindset which contributes to business
• Strong commercial sense and motivation to serve the customer
• Good negotiator, always having the aspired goal in mind
• Needs to be able to manage functional teams virtually
• Excellent networking abilities and impeccable interpersonal approach
• Able to lead larger internal and external meetings
• Feels comfortable in a corporate environment
• Likes to make decisions with big impact to the network
• Readiness to coach people and likes to work across cultures

Other requirements

• More than 6 years' experience in the Ocean Freight Forwarding industry
• Travel Expectation: 20%
• Used to work in a multinational environment and in a large corporation
• Seasoned leader with successful track record
• Good customer contacts

Pay Range (Bonus + Base Salary): $246,000.00 - $328,000.00 (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

• Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based 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/outpatient 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.

Why Join DHL Global Forwarding?

At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees' growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success.

Be part of DHL Group, the world's leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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