DHL Global Forwarding (Australia) Pty Ltd is a global leader in the Freight Forwarding industry. We currently have a vacancy for a Business Development Manager in our DHL BULK team.
About Us
DHL. Excellence. Simply Delivered.
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
Overall Role Purpose
Reporting to the Sales Manager - Ocean BULK, the Business Development Manager is a customer focused role with responsibility to develop the required sales objectives. Key responsibilities include;
- Identify opportunities and deploy products and services available within Ocean BULK
- Ensure Business Development performance to ensure defined targets are achieved
- Making sales calls and providing updates and status on sales development plans
- Liaising promptly with customers
- Account review and maintenance
- Provide analysis of the sales performance against agreed targets
- In conjunction with Sales Manager assist with setting budgets and targets
- Maintaining detailed knowledge of company's products and services
- Maintain market and competitive knowledge
- Represent DHL Ocean BULK to customers
Skills / Qualifications
- Industry Knowledge & experience of the Bulk Liquid Market and Chemical industry.
- Minimum 3-5 years previous experience in Shipping/International freight forwarding industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Customer focused with strong commercial acumen
- Facilitates the development of others through coaching, mentoring and fosters a culture of learning, growth and development
- Be result driven and be able to demonstrate strong communication and administration skills with a high degree of attention to detail and a professional work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Ability to work closely with Operations and Technical teams
- A high degree of reliability and attention to detail
- Be results driven and be able to demonstrate strong communication and sound administration skills
Why DHL Global Forwarding?
In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So join us. Work with us. Grow with us. Stay with us. Discover the positive impact you can make and build an amazing DHL career.
We're one big team:
Our culture, our values, and the way we work together as a team, ensure that everyone feels valued and rewarded for the contribution they bring.
We grow together:
We've worked hard to create an environment where every individual can keep learning, keep growing, and enjoy a rewarding long-term career.
We do the right thing:
We understand the importance of contributing to society, reducing our environmental impact, and making a positive difference in the world.
DHL. Connecting People. Improving Lives.
Interested? … We would love to hear from you right away. APPLY NOW!