Business Development Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-21
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

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  full-time   employee



United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: England, remote with 50% national business travel.

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our Business Development team is at the forefront of driving growth and innovation.

We are actively recruiting more Business Development colleagues to strengthen our efforts in achieving our ambitious strategy targets.

If you're passionate about identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging technology to meet business needs, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

This role will be focusing on selling contract logistics for the Automotive industry!

?WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • You'll be part of a brilliant team that works together to help customers grow their businesses successfully. In turn, you'll have everything you need to grow your career, too.
  • You can have an impact at DHL Supply Chain by really getting to know your customers. Building strong relationships means you'll better understand their needs, so you can make a big difference to the running of their businesses.
  • No day is the same when you join us, and you'll probably find yourself wearing many hats. Working closely with our developers, you'll constantly be learning how to solve new problems and find exciting solutions to the latest challenges.

?WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Proven experience selling 3PL contract logistic solutions
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels
  • To be results-oriented, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
  • Have a strategic mindset and a passion for building long-term partnerships.
  • Have a high attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines

?WHY JOIN US?

  • Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 26 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
  • Discretionary bonus based on performance
  • We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns
  • Generous pension with up to 8% employer contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
  • Visit to learn more

WHO WE ARE

?We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 8th September, Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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