Location: national -  ideally close to major road links to the North and South of England - must be flexible to travel.

Experience in the Freight Forwarding sector is essential

Drive New Business Growth in Freight Forwarding

At DHL Global Forwarding, we connect people and businesses worldwide, moving more than freight; we move ambition, opportunity, and global trade forward.  This is a true hunter role, focused on identifying freight forwarding opportunities, building a high-quality pipeline, and securing new customers within the Consumer & Retail sector.

The Role

With the autonomy to shape your territory and the backing of a global logistics leader, you'll build a pipeline from the ground up, targeting and winning new Freight Forwarding business while making a direct impact on growth.

Activity includes:

• Minimum of 20 customer meetings per month
• Engaging decision-makers across retail, fashion, e-commerce, and high street brands
• Promoting DHL Global Forwarding’s Air and Ocean freight solutions and LCL/FCL services
• Working closely with internal product specialists and key stakeholders to develop and convert opportunities
• Utilising market intelligence, networking, and innovative prospecting techniques to access and engage hard-to-reach customers
• Maintaining a strategic focus on long-term growth while delivering against new business targets

What You'll Bring

• Experience within the Freight Forwarding sector and proven New Business Development/ Sales, success is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of freight forwarding sales cycles
• Proven success in generating and converting new business opportunities
• Consumer & Retail sector experience is highly desirable
• A creative approach to business development, resilient and proactive
• Excellent relationship-building and confident in engaging with mid-sized businesses through to strategic accounts
• Knowledge of order management and retail supply chains would be an advantage

What’s in it for you

An opportunity to use your new business skills in a large, growing UK sector and the chance to work with major consumer and retail brands including supermarket chains and e-commerce fashion companies.  Progression; move from territory sales to strategic selling level whilst continuing to focus on new business.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus scheme
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Wellness support
• Life Assurance (4x Salary)
• HealthShield Cash Plan & 24/7 GP Access
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a commercially focused sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and winning new business, we'd love to hear from you.

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