DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 2.0bn. 

To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping & port terminal services, and transport & logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 8,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across 25 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. 

 

Head of Sales to DFDS Contracts Logistics AB

Do you want to be part of a solid dynamic company and contribute to the continuous journey of DFDS Logistics in Sweden? We are looking for a new Head of Sales that will achieve growth and hitting sales targets to generate hit revenue forecasts and meet customer needs.

 

What do we offer?

 Main responsibilities

As part of the team developing our Contract Logistics for the future you will be responsible for designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands our customers base and ensure its strong presence. You are responsible for the customer tenders and stands behind the calculations and processes, both operational and system wise. You will work closely with other departments to ensure that the highest possible standard of service is given to the customers. You will be a part of our strategic managing team and you will lead an ambitious growth agenda and taking our business into the future. The position is in Sweden and you will report to Patrik Strid, Managing Director.

 

Additional tasks

• Generate sales to achieve maximum profitability against sales targets.
• Identify and follow-up new leads and potential new business opportunities.
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining customers, ensuring that they receive the best possible service.
• Undertake client visits and project work when required.
• Produce routine visit/contact reports as required in line with system requirements.

 

Who are you?

To succeed and thrive as Head of Sales at DFDS Contracts Logistics, we believe that you should have several years of experience from doing business in logistics. You are committed to understand customer viewpoint and customer service and how to match this with our different solution and love to get people to understand this. You like to do long term business, are responsive to customer needs and are good at finding the best solution for all parties. We see as a requirement that you have experience from 3PL/TPL, solution design (WMS) and know the business of contract logistics.

 

We are looking for an innovative person with a strong and natural ability to build relationships with colleagues, cross-functional partners, and management. As a person, you like to have fun at work, build and do what it takes to succeed to generating solutions and ideas. You have good communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of integrity and ability to interact and influence at all levels. We also think that you have a passion for logistics and business development.

 

Apply now!

If you find the job interesting and you fulfil the expectations, please apply no later than November 11 and preferably earlier as we will evaluate applications on an ongoing basis. All applications will be treated in confidence.

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Patrik Strid, Managing Director, phone +46 723 970 330