DHL stands as the foremost logistics company globally. Our workforce of 395,000 individuals across more than 220 countries and territories is dedicated daily to assisting you in crossing borders, accessing new markets, and expanding your business. Alternatively, you can simply send a letter to your dear ones. We comprise an international team of over 395,000 shipping experts, bound together by a shared enthusiasm for logistics. Furthermore, we operate within a distinctive environment.
DHL Global Forwarding Ethiopia is the place where you will facilitate the realization of IRR benefits and enhance operational resilience by transforming conventional ‘analog’ business processes and practices into the full implementation of IT renewal roadmap solutions. This transformation aims to revolutionize the country through the integration of our digital technologies throughout the entire business, including digital customer interactions and experiences across the complete customer portfolio.
Position 1: Business Development Specialist – Ethiopia
(Heavy Weight Shipments)
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- 3–5 years of proven success in B2B sales, preferably within: – Express logistics, Air freight or time critical logistics, Freight forwarding (with strong Express conversion capability)
- Demonstrated ability to win new accounts with complex, urgent, or high value logistics requirements.
- Experience selling Heavyweight, time definite, or premium transport solutions is highly desirable.
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of: – International express logistics operations Cross border trade and customs processes, Differences between express and freight forwarding models
- Familiarity with DHL Express products and value propositions (TDI, TDD, Express Worldwide) is an advantage.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Position 2: AFR and Gateway Team leader
Now, here is what we need from you!
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- 3-5 Years as an Air Freight Imports & Exports customer relations controller
- 1-2 years’ experience as a supervisor with delegates reporting to them
- 4 years experiences directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer focused
- Influencing skills
- Negotiation skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Conflict resolution
- Computer Literate
- Communication Skills (both written and verbal)
- International Trade Term knowledge
- Regulation knowledge – SARS, Export
- Cargowise
- Microsoft Office applications
- Communication skills – written and spoken
- Assertiveness
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Deadline: April 30, 2025
How to Apply:
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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
We are looking forward to your application.