Sales & Marketing Director

Placering
Vallensbæk
Are you a dynamic sales leader ready to shape the future of DHL Express and lead our sales team to new heights? Are you ready to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team of trusted advisors? Can you actively contribute to cross-functional topics as a member of the Senior Management Team, driving the success and strategic management of the entire country organization?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Our Sales & Marketing Director has recently transitioned to a new role within our regional sales team, creating an opening for a new Sales and Marketing Director, who can build upon the success already achieved and take our sales team to even greater heights.

Key Tasks

• Develop and cascade the sales strategy, monitoring the delivery of sales objectives in line with business strategy, financial goals, and policies.
• Communicate the company's market leadership position, vision, and strategy to internal stakeholders, customers, and the local market.
• Build a clear understanding of the potential of the market in area’s such as segment opportunities, industry opportunities, geographic penetration and the effectiveness of deploying the commercial programs.
• Drive market acquisition and retention strategies to maximize sales growth and optimize profits.
• Support customer strategies and contract negotiations, to enhance customer retention, business growth, and profitability.
• Establish processes and infrastructure to support sales performance, growth, and resource utilization optimization.
• Monitor competitive activities, gather market intelligence, and disseminate best practices to relevant parties.
• Leading and inspiring your team to drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes, practices, and customer satisfaction to new levels.

Qualifications and key requirements

• The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in the logistics industry. A strong commercial mindset is essential along with the ability to build long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• An education in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field, preferably a Master’s degree or relevant university level education.
• Proven track record of success in a sales leadership role, preferably in the logistics industry.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align sales objectives with overall business strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey market positioning and vision.
• Demonstrated experience in driving market acquisition, retention strategies, and optimizing sales growth.
• Proficient in contract negotiations, supply chain management, and customer relationship management.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English

Who are we?
DHL Express is the world's leading logistics company with more than 500,000 employees in over 220 countries and has been a pioneer in international express shipments since 1969. DHL Express has been named the World's Best Workplace and Europe's Best Workplace by "Great Place to Work". In addition, for the last 6 years we have been in the top 3 of Denmark's Best Workplaces. It is something we are very proud of and we work every day to ensure that our employees thrive, feel recognized and develop.

As Sales and Marketing Director you are offered a salary according to your qualifications and experience, as well as a pension scheme, bonus scheme and health insurance. The position is located in DHL's head office in Vallensbæk.

Apply now
Please upload your CV and motivated cover letter by clicking the Apply button below. If you have any questions for us, you are more than welcome to contact our Managing Director Atli Einarsson at [email protected].

We process applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.