Global Director - Key Account Management - Tech

Job Purpose:

The Global Key Account Manager will be responsible for nurturing and growing relationships with our key clients across the globe. This role is pivotal to our organization’s growth strategy, focusing on client retention, expansion, and delivering top-notch logistics solutions. The successful candidate will be an expert in the logistics industry, have a deep understanding of client needs, and possess exceptional relationship-building skills.

Key Accountabilities:

Client Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business needs and challenges.

• Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for clients within the organisation.

• Account Growth and Expansion:

• Identify account growth and expansion opportunities, collaborating with internal teams to develop solutions.

• Ensure that clients know all the services and capabilities our company can offer ((the toolbox) to meet their evolving logistics requirements and the possibilities of connecting the various capabilities of the toolboxes to offer fit-for-purpose solutions

Strategic Planning:

• Create and implement strategic account plans for key clients, aligning their objectives with our logistics solutions.

• Analyze market trends and industry developments to identify opportunities for client engagement.

Client Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business needs and challenges.

• Act as the primary point of contact and advocate for clients within the organization.

• Advise capability sales to increase probability of closing opportunities

General

• Responsible for the management and leadership of an engaged team, promoting collaboration and ensuring that each is developed and evaluated against goals and objectives which are aligned, specific, measurable, attainable yet challenging, realistic and time-bound.

• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications, experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.

• Proven track record in global key account management, with demonstrated client retention and growth success.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., CRM systems, Excel, logistics software).

• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.

• Experience with lean management principles and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

 

 

 

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Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

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