Senior Sales Business Development Executive Job at DHL Group (Chicago)

Job Description

We are the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. In this position, you will support the Global Forwarding division of DHL that manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain. As a Senior Sales Executive, you will act as a bridge between our customers and our business units using a consultative selling strategy to understand the customers’ business, including their current situation and their future direction, and propose a series of solutions and capabilities that exceed their needs and enhance their ability to drive improved business results. You will be responsible for gaining new business as well as keeping and growing existing customers in line with DHL’s strategies to ensure growth of DHL Global Forwarding within an assigned territory.

Job Responsibility

Win, retain and develop medium-sized Business Customers through sales "hunting" activity, correctly assessing the prospective account as Profitable, Significant or Strategic in order to secure winning bids
Maximize sales growth from existing customers through the development of new sales, product marketing, and customer support strategies
and achieving specific volume growth targets in the assigned area(s) of the business
Build rapport and trust with customers by being informed about customer’s business and the market and support customer retention through collaboration with all resources including our Product teams, Trade Lane Managers, other sales channels, and local Station Management
Recommend solutions based on customer needs by using industry knowledge
Engage in organizing and supporting customer workshops intended to share information across diverse subjects such as Import brokerage compliance regulations, new product offerings, and other training intended to benefit the client
Use networks within the various Sales channels within Deutsche Post DHL to collaborate on customers, marketing strategies and offers a full supply chain of services to service customer needs
Collect relevant customer information for the RFI/RFP/RFQ and prepare documents for customer implementation in order to ensure proper operational handover and implementation to meet customer expectations
Perform all aspects of the sales process and input & update all relevant activities utilizing CRM daily

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 3-5 years field sales in freight forwarding or two years of operational experience
5+ year of Sales Experience (international logistics sales preferred)
Experience with logistics processes, systems and solutions
Solid PC operational knowledge along with Microsoft Office applications experience
Knowledge of international commercial transportation (air and ocean freight required)
Bachelor degree desired
Outgoing, upbeat and resourceful personality
Ability to maneuver through a global network to ensure best customer service

What we offer

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

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