Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Location: Remote with 50% Business Travel Closing date: 4th December 2024 Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At DHL Supply Chain, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. As the Vice President of Business Development, you will lead a talented and dedicated team, driving significant growth and innovation in the transport solutions sector. This role provides a unique chance to engage with top-tier stakeholders and shape the future of our business. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and leading strategic initiatives, we invite you to join us and be a key player in our journey towards excellence and growth. This is an exciting opportunity where you will shape, drive, and lead the business. You will define strategy and tactics to deliver and grow our existing business with targeted customers, ensuring we meet safety and service standards while exceeding quality expectations in line with our business objectives, corporate guidelines, and policies. You will balance organisational and customer requirements to achieve our triple bottom line goals each year, with a clear plan to invest in and commercialize our ESG agenda. Apply now to become a part of our visionary team! WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?
* Lead and manage the Business Development and Account Management teams within the Network Transport Solutions division.
* Mentor and develop the sales force, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in transport solutions.
* Shape the sales strategy and drive the growth agenda within the Network Transport Solutions sector, creating and deploying sector-specific sales and account management strategies.
* Deliver sector growth targets and TTT (Top Tier Targets) targets, defining a strategic vision and developing a business plan to support it.
* Serve as a critical member of the Network Transport Solutions Senior Leadership Team and the UKI Business Development & Account Management Leadership Team, driving UKI performance.
* Engage with CEO/Board level stakeholders, both internal and external, to develop and drive Growth strategy within the Network Transport Solutions division.
* Create market-leading value propositions, develop the current product offering, and identify promising sales areas and industry trends within the transport sector.
* Conduct performance reviews, support personal development, and ensure the implementation of global and regional guidelines within the Network Transport Solutions division.
WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
* Proven experience in a senior sales role within the Transport or logistics sector.
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to shape and drive growth agendas.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with internal & external CEO/Board level stakeholders
* Strong understanding of market trends and the ability to develop innovative products and value propositions.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
WHY CHOOSE US? As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Free confidential 24/7 GP service
* Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
* Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
* 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers. #UKIDSCWellBeing
* Proven experience in a senior sales role within the Transport or logistics sector.
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to shape and drive growth agendas.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with internal & external CEO/Board level stakeholders
* Strong understanding of market trends and the ability to develop innovative products and value propositions.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Free confidential 24/7 GP service
* Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
* Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
* 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers. #UKIDSCWellBeing