Sales Manager Freight Forwarding (f/m/d) - #2173894

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating
opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around
the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better,
changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve
globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than
111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on
six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster
towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -
Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology –
and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to
create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions
that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in
innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated
warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive
technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade,
minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s
door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the
gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but
also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels
respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives
innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and
societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our
world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and
P&O.

Sales Manager Freight Forwarding (f/m/d)

Job Description

Are you a Sales professional who puts customers at the heart of
everything you do? Then this might be the right opportunity for
you.

We are hiring Sales Manager
(f/m/d) in Hannover/Bremen who have
extensive Freight Forwarding experience. In this role, you will be
in charge of developing a Book Of Business within the Branch´s
geographical reach by implementing company´s commercial strategies
and products with the aim of accelerating growth.

How you will contribute:

• Manage Book Of business ensuring constant growth in Volume,
  Revenue and Margin
• Liaise with Branch Operations in order to ensure proper SOPs
  are customized around client needs
• Assist clients in their day to day requests related to
  export/import quotations/negotiations in order to ensure proper
  opportunity closing
• Liaise with DP World´s internal Network and external partners
  in order to guarantee the best possible service assistance
• Daily work on our CRM system in order to properly manage
  personal pipeline and record activity that will be base for Field
  Sales Incentive Scheme

Your key qualifications:

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or a similar discipline
• Solid and demonstrated working knowledge of the Freight
  Forwarding Industry
• Ability to research, identify, tackle, grow and close business
  opportunities ensuring the needed support from product and
  operations
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet various
  deadlines
• Intermediate computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office
  (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to
  communicate with clients, carriers, other forwarders, vendors
• Fluent in English and German. Additional languages are an
  advantage

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing
international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right
people, locally and globally; stimulating personal growth and
self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market
competitive compensation package.