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Regional Business Development Manager

DHL
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Hayes, Greater London UB3, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a motivated sales professional with a passion for driving business growth in the Air Freight sector.
  • The role involves identifying new markets, networking, and cold calling to secure new business, requiring proven sales achievement in a freight forwarding environment.
  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Air Freight forwarding and a strong network of contacts within the industry.
  • The position offers flexible working hours, a quarterly sales bonus scheme, and a salary of £45,000 to £55,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • A full UK driver's license is required due to regional travel responsibilities, and the role is field-based covering areas from Bristol to Birmingham and down to Luton and Heathrow.

Want to use your Air Freight knowledge with the DHL brand behind you?

This role is all about attracting and attaining new business through sales development, relationship building, engagement activities and great customer experience and with DHL Global Forwarding, one of the world's top freight forwarders with competitive bespoke solutions, you'll be well-equipped to secure sales success.


Air Freight new business

Focussing on sales of DHL Global Forwardings Air Freight services youll be identifying new markets and potential customers, networking and cold calling. With a consultative sales approach youll be attending meetings to gain an understanding of your customers needs, making recommendations, preparing proposals, conducting contract negotiations and closing new deals.


Managing your own schedule, whilst a field-based role, youll have the flexibility to work from home, at our branches across your region and from customers offices.


37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Covering the south from Bristol to Birmingham and down to Luton and Heathrow


What we are looking for

Your passion for driving business growth, getting results and proven sales achievement within a freight forwarding environment is essential. Youll also have strong network of contacts and knowledge of local markets and industries within the freight forwarding sector.


Travel across your region is involved therefore a full UK drivers licence is required.


Essential to this role is your knowledge and experience in the following:

  • Air Freight Forwarding
  • New business and sales
  • Lead generation
  • Proactive and consultative sales


What we offer

  • Flexible working
  • Quarterly sales bonus scheme
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Pension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
  • Support with self-development and career opportunities
  • Charity and volunteering support through DHL Foundation
  • Reward & Recognition awards


If you are a motivated sales professional who thrives on securing new business and providing your customers with the best solutions and services, then we would like to hear from you.


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Please note Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


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