VP Business Development

Vice President - Business Development

We're far more than parcel delivery. At DHL Supply Chain, the world's leading logistics provider, the Business Development team is driving the next wave of growth, innovation and transformation for some of the world's biggest brands.

We are seeking an exceptional, strategic, and results-oriented Vice President - Business Development to join our high-performing Business Development team. In this influential leadership role, you will drive business growth, lead and inspire a talented team, and shape the strategic direction of our commercial agenda.

Working closely with key stakeholders, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, build and strengthen strategic partnerships, and deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for our customers. As a senior leader, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth, fostering a culture of excellence, and positioning the business for long-term success within a rapidly evolving marketplace.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, influencing at executive level, and leading high-performing teams to achieve ambitious goals while making a significant impact on the future of the business.

What You'll Do
  • As a leader, you'll embrace complex challenges, driving collaboration and excellence across the Business Development and Account Management teams. Fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and partnership to deliver sustainable growth and exceptional client outcomes
  • You will shape sales strategies that not only drive growth but also prioritise sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
  • Engage with top-tier stakeholders, influencing decisions that will shape the future of our industry.
  • Create innovative value propositions that resonate in the market, ensuring we meet the needs of diverse customers.
  • Empowerment: be a key player in shaping our business strategy and driving initiatives.
  • Mentorship: join a culture that fosters mentorship and development, where you can inspire and uplift your team while shaping the next generation of leaders.
  • With your ability to forge strong relationships with new and existing customers, you'll help us maintain our "Customer for Life" ethos, while building a pipeline of exciting new business opportunities.
What You'll Bring
  • Proven experience within the supply chain & logistics industry.
  • Proven experience delivering growth within a Senior Sales Leadership role.
  • Ability to define and shape sales strategy while driving the growth agenda within key areas of responsibility.
  • You'll be a strategic thinker who combines commercial acumen with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment that empowers teams and delivers sustainable results.
  • Management of the Business Development and Account Management teams within area of responsibility. This will include coaching and development of individuals as well as ensuring utilisation and optimal allocation.
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing high-performing, diverse teams.
  • Exceptional communication skills that inspire and connect with a variety of stakeholders.
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
  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from a 15% employer contribution, alongside a 5% employee contribution
  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

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.

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 4th November. 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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