Head of Sales at DHL Global Forwarding Nigeria Limited

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That's why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers - helping them deliver better results everyday.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Sales

Job Ref.: AV-315285
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time (Permanent)
Category: Global Forwarding

Responsibilities

• Define the sales strategy for the country to cascade and monitor delivery of sales objectives in line with business strategy, financial objectives, Group guidelines and policies
• Lead, oversee and control highly strategic activities and initiatives with significant impact on overall results and very high business risk potential
• Communicate market leadership position and vision/strategy aspiration to customers and internal stakeholders
• Analyze the value of key technologies and industry development and identify change needs for function in the country
• Establish appropriate processes and infrastructure to support growth, sales performance and optimize resource utilization
• Support key customers and drive collaboration and cross selling activities in the country
• Steer systems for monitoring competitive activity and dissemination of information and best practices to relevant parties
• Deliver innovation that directly influence the way the function is operating and making money in the country
• Reach agreement with external parties to accept complete proposals and programs where there is little interest in cooperating or participating
• Negotiate and authorize critical agreements/ contracts, changing terms and conditions significantly where required
• Lead, direct, coach and develop performance of the country sales team.
• Establish appropriate processes and infrastructure to support growth, sales performance and optimize resource utilization
• Formulate and roll out mechanisms to ensure sales performance management reporting and direct and approve major sales strategy and development projects
• Analyze complex issues extensively and conceptualize improvements/ changes in sales methods and techniques
• Drive market acquisition and retention strategies in order to maximize sales growth in the country and optimize profits
• Drive customer retention, business growth and profitability by supporting customer strategies, contract negotiations and supply chain management strategy
• Approve pricing, product mix, and brand portfolio policies for the function in the country
• Define improvement areas based on pipeline reporting in collaboration with sales effectiveness

Stakeholders:

• Negotiate critical agreements/contracts with other departments and 3rd parties
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with senior business leaders across DHL and partner organizations
• Influence others across DHL and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Group
• Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems.

Management Responsibility:

• Lead multiple teams of executives, directors/senior managers, and managers
• Ensure appropriate talent selection, organization and leadership for major areas of the organization.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Master's Degree with 10+ years experience.

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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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