Want to use your Air Freight knowledge with the DHL brand behind you?
This role is about attracting and attaining new business through sales development, relationship building, engagement activities and great customer experience. 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 Forwarding’s Air Freight services you’ll be identifying new markets and customers, networking, generating new leads and cold calling. With a consultative sales approach, you’ll attend meetings to understand your customers’ needs, make recommendations, prepare proposals, conduct contract negotiations, and close new deals.
Whilst this is a field-based role, you’ll 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
Region: Leeds and Sheffield areas
What we are looking for
Passion and confidence in driving business growth, getting results and proven sales achievement within a freight forwarding environment are crucial for this position. You’ll have a strong network, contacts, and up-to-date knowledge of markets and industries across your region with potential freight forwarding needs.
Essential knowledge and experience:
* Air Freight Forwarding
* New business and sales
* Lead generation
* Proactive and consultative sales
* Must have the right to live and work in the UK - Sponsorship is not offered for this position
* Full valid drivers licence
What we offer
* 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, we would like to hear from you.
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