Business Development Manager
Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.
DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Business Development Manager in Bahrain. In this specific you will participate in the design and ensure implementation of the business development strategy to generate new/ additional business, maximize profit and grow market share for a defined geographic region in line with business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies.
Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
In this Business Development Manager position
- You will contribute to developing the business development strategy considering business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies
- You will draft business development plans and budgets including account management approach and account plans for assigned geographic region
- You will monitor revenue generation, profit/ expense objectives and coordinate market and customer growth and retention rate
- You will plan and ensure new business development initiatives/ operations and maximize exposure for DHL amongst targeted prospects
- You will lead sales team to initiate and establish relationships with targeted prospects
- You will deliver market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential
- You will have to prospect new business development opportunities through market research, developing marketing initiatives, etc.
- You will explore business development opportunities with government authorities and relevant parties
- You will identify, pursue and acquire profitable business relationships with key customers
- You will develop major leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations and assist technical staff with proposal preparation
- You will lead negotiations to obtain new customers and support team in difficult negotiations to secure critical sales
- You will discuss with peers to communicate sales problems, business observations, prospect feedback, etc.
- You will understand key trends and developments impacting business and identify change needs in business development plans
- You will regularly enhance quality or value of existing business development methods and techniques and resolve problems that may not be clearly defined
- You will convince external parties such as skeptical clients, institutions, etc. who are skeptical or unwilling to accept proposals or where decision making process and standards are defined and mandatory
- You will supervise team for achievement of goals by assigning work, timelines, reviewing output and supporting performance management
- You will support to recruit, motivate, develop and coach team members
Now, here’s what we need from you.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- More than 6 years of experience within the same field
- Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.
We offer:
- Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
- Possible further career development
- Competitive salary
Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
