AFR Business Development Specialist
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DHL Global Forwarding is hiring a Business Development Specialist in Kampala, Uganda. The role focuses on generating new business, building client relationships, and executing market development plans to grow revenue and market share. Candidates need at least two years of experience and strong English communication skills.
- Mid-level role with at least 2 years of experience required
- Full-time position based in Kampala, Uganda
- Focus on business development, client acquisition, and market growth
- Requires strong English, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Applicants should be located in Uganda
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- AFR Business Development Specialist
- Dhl Global Forwarding
- Management & Business Development
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- Kampala
- Full Time
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Experience
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 2 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Uganda
- Job descriptions &
- in a Forwarding/Clearing Industry
Requirements
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 DHL Group. 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.
Who lands Legendary deals? You do.
- DHL Global Forwarding
has an opening for an
Business Development Specialist
in
Kampala, Uganda.
Develop and administer business development plans and processes to generate new/ additional business, maximize profit and grow market share in line with business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies.
Join us in connecting people and improving lives!
In this Business Development Specialist position
Execute business development plans and processes to achieve targeted customer growth and retention rate, revenue targets and budgets
Deliver projects and initiatives to develop new business and maximize exposure for DPDHL amongst targeted prospects
Undertake market studies and feasibility studies to assess market potential and analyze target groups
Prospect new business development opportunities through market research, developing marketing initiatives, etc.
Initiate contact with targeted prospects, identify decision makers and work to understand strategic business challenges and priorities.
Identify prospective customer needs and matches these with DHL’s services.
Develop leads, conduct pre-proposal visitations, prepare difficult proposals and conduct negotiations to close.
Maintain and build relationships with prospects and potential key accounts including prospects’ highest buying levels and coordinate the activities of prospect-focused teams.
Initiate new business relationships with non-buying accounts that have been targeted by the company.
Partner with local, district and regional management to coordinate customer requests and services that are being promoted.
Coordinate sales efforts with inside sales and provide flow of data on account competitors and suppliers to product management.
Identify problems that may not be clear in own area of authority and modify work methods accordingly without the benefit of defined procedures.
Convince external parties to accept complete proposals and programs, typically others have an interest exists to accept new concepts, practices and approach.
May provide functional guidance, advice or training to less experienced business development positions
Stakeholders
Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers.
May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DPDHL managers.
Understand customer and key stakeholders’ interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees
Now, here is what we need from you!
Clear understanding of Excel, Word and Power Point.
Excellent telephone skills the ability to handle client complaints.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
Proven ability to build effective, long-term relationships with clients.
Proven ability to work under pressure and a demonstrated ability to use own initiative.
High level of attention to detail
Minimum 2 years’
Education
- Qualification - Matric
- 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 DHL Group, 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
- Our
- TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification
- attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization is an ongoing key focus area.
- We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry,
- when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF
- because we have:
- The largest global network with more than :30,000 passionate employees
- The most efficient processes and fastest response times
- The best solutions and best customer service
- Our Vision:
- The Logistics Company for the World.
- Our Mission:
- Excellence. Simply Delivered.
- Our Purpose:
- Connecting People, improving lives.
- Our Values:
- Respect & Results
- Our Goals:
- Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility
- DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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