DHL

Senior Specialist Professional Field Sales


PayCompetitive
LocationAddis Ababa/Ādīs Ābeba
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: AV-193203

      Senior Specialist Professional Field Sales

      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 Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services S.C has an opening for a Senior Specialist Professional Field Sales where you will implement field sales plans and processes to achieve revenue growth, enhance customer retention and acquisition, and increase lead conversion for a defined geographic region, product line or market segment in line with business strategy, financial objectives, group guidelines and policies. Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

      In this Senior Specialist Professional Field Sales position

      • You will implement field sales plans and processes, including providing input for sales forecasting, budgeting, etc.
      • You will deliver sales objectives and revenue growth for a defined geographic region, product line or market segment.
      • You will secure new business and build on existing core business through repeat orders.
      • You will answer inquiries, resolve problems, promote and sell products/ services.
      • You will identify and contact prospective customers and build relationships to generate future sales and repeat business.
      • You will check and understand type and size of customer requirements and suggest products/ service/ alternative products/ services.
      • You will develop and deliver sales bids, presentations, proposals and conduct product demonstrations to customers.
      • You will follow up and pursue prospects, conduct discussions on terms of sale and close business by connecting a customer need with a DHL solution and highlighting the value it may create for the customer.
      • You will introduce products and promotions to customers and deploy marketing campaigns as appropriate.
      • You will build rapport and trust with customers by being informed about their business and market.
      • You will coordinate with internal teams such as sales, marketing, operations and service management for enhancing sales and customer retention You will give feedback to each team member to ensure constant alignment with Country, Regional and Global goals.
      • You will support customer retention by staying in touch to ensure service satisfaction, providing information useful to the customer, and introducing additional services to the customer.
      • You will identify problems that may not be clear in own area of authority and modify work methods accordingly.
      • You will convince external parties such as skeptical customers, institutions, etc. who are skeptical or unwilling to accept proposals or where decision making process and standards are defined and mandatory.
      • You will provide support on issues and problems from less experienced/ new team members, provide direction and guidance as needed.
      • You will convince other subject matter experts to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
      • You will build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DPDHL managers.
      • You will understand customer and key stakeholders’ interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders.
      • You will provide technical guidance to line managers and employees.

      Now, here’s what we need from you

      • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
      • 6 years’ experience or more

      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

      About the company

        We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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