Senior Manager - Business Development - DFN - South

DHL
DHL

Sales & Business Development

Karnataka, India

Posted on Aug 15, 2026

About us

DHL Supply Chain India is a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, specializing in warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management. With over 100+ facilities and 15,000+ employees nationwide, we excel in sectors like e-commerce, consumer goods, life sciences, and technology. Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we prioritize employee engagement and development. We are committed to a safe work environment, promoting Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) practices, injury prevention, and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring that safety is everyone's responsibility. We embrace an equal opportunity workplace, fostering diversity and inclusion for all employees. Join us in shaping the future of logistics and discover limitless growth opportunities!

Responsibilities

Job Scope:

Responsible for developing new business opportunities for the DHL Fulfilment Network Product (DFN). The role focuses on offering Omni Channel Fulfilment services to customers across India. The candidate should thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, be collaborative, data-driven, and analytical.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research, target, and open new client opportunities in the e-commerce, Omni-channel Retail, and D2C sectors.
  • Identify and assess business fit of customers with DFN product offerings.
  • Present product offerings and lead commercial discussions to secure business wins.
  • Successfully identify, develop, and manage a customer pipeline.
  • Lead presentations, proposals, and commercial negotiations for target accounts.
  • Build an information base of target customers, identify new market trends, and develop specific value offerings.
  • Develop trust relationships with customers in a win-win atmosphere.
  • Coordinate cross-business development and identify opportunities for collaboration with other Group Companies.
  • Achieve set targets and promote the company's brand.

Requirements

Experience: 6-8 years of experience in Fulfilment sales.

Qualification: Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Management with a focus on Fulfilment services.
  • Prior experience in sales and development of Fulfilment services.
  • Ability to understand and interpret industry requirements.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Self-starter with vision and ambition.
  • Ability to influence senior management of customers and within the organization.
  • Broad commercial acumen.
  • Relationship management, cultural awareness, and empathetic style.
  • Domain knowledge of the e-commerce, D2C, and Omni-channel Retail sector.
  • Customer orientation, decision-making skills, and ability to develop people through coaching and mentoring.
  • Influencing skills and commitment to excel.