Want to use your Ocean Freight knowledge with the DHL brand behind you?

This role is all about attracting and attaining new business through sales development, relationship building, engagement activities and great customer experience and 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.

Ocean freight – new business

Focussing on sales of DHL Global Forwarding’s Ocean Freight services you’ll be identifying new markets and potential customers, networking and cold calling. With a consultative sales approach you’ll be attending meetings to gain an understanding of your customers’ needs, making recommendations, preparing proposals, conducting contract negotiations and closing new deals. 

Managing your own schedule, whilst a field-based role, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home, at our Glasgow branch and from customers’ offices. 

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 

Covering central and north Scotland 

What we are looking for

Your passion for driving business growth, getting results and proven sales achievement within a freight forwarding environment is essential.  You’ll also have strong network of contacts and knowledge of local markets and industries within the freight forwarding sector.

Travel across your region is involved therefore a full UK drivers’ licence is required. 

Essential to this role is your knowledge and experience in the following:

• Ocean Freight Forwarding
• New business and sales  
• Lead generation
• Proactive and consultative sales

What we offer

• Flexible working
• 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, then we would like to hear from you.

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Please note Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.