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Position: Global Business Development (China)

Grade: RCS I
Contract Type: 3 Year Fixed Term (Full-Time)
Travel Remit: Global - Below 50% of total work time.
Location: Shanghai, China

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a “Best Place to Work”.

Join our team at DHL Supply Chain as a Global Business Development professional! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving growth by identifying and nurturing strategic customer relationships specifically with high-growth customers originating from China who are expanding overseas. You'll collaborate with regional teams to uncover new opportunities and develop innovative solutions that position DHL as a key supply chain partner in these markets. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, fostering strong partnerships and contributing to our ongoing success!

If this sounds like a team, you'd like to join … keep reading.

• Identify key customer contacts within high-growth companies expanding from China and develop strong relationships to understand their strategies while effectively promoting DHL's capabilities.
• Hunt for outbound opportunities aligned with the priorities of these customers and support pipeline development in collaboration with local teams.
• Drive proposal presentations and assist in solution development tailored to meet the needs of these customers, ensuring a seamless implementation of new opportunities.
• Maintain and nurture accounts through regular global meetings, fostering strategic partnerships with top management of high-growth firms.
• Contribute to sector communities by participating in events and sharing insights on market trends, enhancing DHL's presence and reputation in the industry.

• Proven track record in complex global environments (DHL or equivalent industries).
• Project management and sales experience with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in customer-facing roles.
• Proficient in Mandarin and English.

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the Globe. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.