Route Development Manager USA - Newark, NJ

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DHL Global Forwarding (“DGF”) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer’s global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.

As the Ocean Route Development Manager TPEB-ISC your responsibilities will be to:

Drive profitable growth from new and existing customers with specific focus on the SME segment.

Sponsor selected accounts at a national level to facilitate commercial escalations, pricing decisions that foster growth and improve overall customer satisfaction

Define Ocean Freight product priorities (volume/price/campaigns) and related business plan for assigned routes and US territory in alignment with the company strategy.

Evaluate, propose and execute product-related services which would act as a catalyst for growth.

Organize bi-lateral trade summits with targeted overseas countries and support in country sales visit planning and execution.

Work with trade analytics and relevant market intelligence material to support our sales organization and drive the growth effort in alignment with the company strategy.

The position requires a person who possesses commercial skills, deep knowledge of the US Ocean Freight market and assigned trade lane markets, and who is committed to growth targets. The Route Development Manager plays a key role as a "bridge" between the commercial team and/or customers and the Ocean Freight (product team and station operations).

Auto req ID 485243BR

Minimum Education Required Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Skills / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline and 5-10 years of related experience.

Strong ocean freight product and pricing knowledge.

Thorough understanding of the sales process and business development strategy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Well-developed interpersonal skills including conflict management and negotiation.

Cross-cultural competence and cultural sensitivity.

Self-starter with excellent planning and organizing skills who is willing to share knowledge and expertise.

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.

Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point

Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is a definite plus.

Pay Range $120,093.75 - $160,125.00+ (Based on Experience)

City* Newark

State* New Jersey

Job_Category Management

Job Code Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor DHL

Salary Range

$100,000