Sector Head Business Development - Engineering Manufacturing amp Automotive verticals

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Sector Head Overview - (position can be located anywhere in the U.S)In this role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing a team of Business Development and Key Account Management staff within a specified Engineering, Manufacturing & Automotive vertical market. The role executes DGF’s global and regional sector strategy on a country level as aligned with the country, regional and global priorities. This position manages relationships with our largest accounts, focused on driving the acquisition and retention and customer experience of a strategic, multi-national portfolio.  Key ResponsibilitiesRecruit, hire and provide coaching and development to account management staff. Assign work, set completion dates, review work, and manage performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management processes.Oversee sales revenue generation, profit and/or expense objectives for the account management function.Develop sales plans and budgets for achieving sales goals within a defined set of key accounts.Manage the key account planning process, develop and executes strategic plans (through subordinates) for all key accounts.Assist account management representatives in maintaining and expanding critical accounts.Identify and pursues growth opportunities for key accounts.Periodically visits key markets to investigate operations and local conditions.May maintain personal responsibility for one or more key accounts.Partner with other internal management to communicate sales problems, business observations, customer feedback, etc.  Provide management with information used to evaluate strategic opportunities.ImpactEstablishes and implements business strategies that have the potential to significantly impact the business unit or functional results.  Regularly interacts with senior internal personnel on issues of major significance, often requiring coordination between organizational unit.Consults with peers and top management in long-range company planning.Understands and leverages informal networks to get things done.Builds cross-team effectiveness; fosters empowerment and involvement.Regularly interacts with contacts outside DHL on broader, more strategic issues.Drives quality and customer service.Prime spokesperson to external customers, industry groups, and/or professional associations.ProcessLeads initiatives and processes for business/functional area within overall area of responsibility.Proposes policies, methods, processes, techniques for business function based on change initiatives.Guides the successful completion of major programs across job areas or functions.Manages operational plans and activities that result in accomplishing business strategies.Supervises, coordinates and provides leadership to and reviews the work of managerial and senior professional level subordinates.Creates workforce and staffing plans and ensures availability of human capital necessary to accomplish planned business results.PeopleDirectly supervises a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level. Directs performance planning, coaching, and evaluation.Manages and responsible for results delivered for a major portion of profit center, line of business, business process or department as part of the executive team of a department or area.Sector Head Job Qualifications: Excellent systems knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint  Ability to travel to assigned territories as needed  Creativity in developing innovative solutions and ability to present solutions to clients & internal sales staff  Self-disciplined with strong leadership abilities  Broad understanding of the forwarding industry and deep knowledge on Global Forwarding  products (Air Freight and Ocean Freight) and business models 10 years of management skills to steer Sales Teams Ability to take ownership and proactively drive performance Very Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills Ability to win, develop and close new business Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in a related field  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 ****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.  At DGF, we don’t build businesses. We believe in building people so they can build the business and this means every success that we have comes from our employees. Together, our employees continue shaping our environment as a great place to work and community that we are all proud of.As the world’s leading logistics’ company, DHL offers a wide range of interesting job challenges and opportunities in our different divisions around the globe. Our performance management system supports us in recognizing your potential, evaluating your performance, and continuously planning the development of your career with DHL.  We will always enable you to take on responsibility and encourage your growth, personally and professionally. We are proud of our history and what we have created, a global market leader with 30,000 passionate employees. Our aspiration is 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 employeesThe most efficient processes and fastest response timesThe best solutions and best customer serviceOur Vision: The Logistics Company for the WorldOur Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives.Our Values: Respect & ResultsOur Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF):DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services. Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments. 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 ****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.  Work Authorization:DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.,employmentType:Day Time Only

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