Commercial Manager
2026-07-24T07:56:42+00:00
DHL
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Management, Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
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Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Strategy
Our vision is to be The Logistics Company for the World. Our mission - Excellence. Simply Delivered. - is our guiding light. Our Strategy 2020: Focus.Connect.Grow. is our roadmap to the future. We connect people and improve their lives. And we do it by being uncompromisingly customer-centric and delivering excellen...
Overall Purpose:
Implement new business opportunities, acquire, develop, and improve DHL’s growth and profit in selected industry sectors over a 12–24 month period.
Key Accountabilities
Process (60%)
- Manage implementation of business plans to enhance sales.
- Monitor economic and market trends; provide analysis for business status.
- Identify and evaluate relevant products, services, and companies.
- Develop cost models for new business planning.
- Design and manage market intelligence systems.
- Manage work processes that affect role success and overall organizational performance.
Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
- Build strong client relationships to maximize company performance and growth.
- Manage a portfolio of customers via subordinates and stakeholder forums.
- Liaise closely with regional sales channels.
- Provide timely support for reported issues.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including health, safety, environment, and community standards.
Customer Management (15%)
- Lead and coach sales teams (Field Sales Executives, Key Account Executives, Global Executives).
- Coordinate with Service Station teams for seamless customer service.
- Maintain frequent contact with direct sales channel customers to understand market needs.
- Engage regularly with peers across departments and countries to drive performance.
Project Management (10%)
- Implement projects and assignments with significant business impact.
- Continuously seek and implement opportunities for operational improvement.
Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
- Fluent in English (written and oral).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Team player with people management skills.
- Awareness of supply chain management and logistics processes.
Behavioral Competencies
- Mature, professional, and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical thinking and judgment.
- Proactive and self-driven.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
Experience
- Minimum 7–8 years in trade/distribution channels.
- At least 3 years in country-level business management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Sales & Marketing, or related field from a recognized institution.
- Manage implementation of business plans to enhance sales.
- Monitor economic and market trends; provide analysis for business status.
- Identify and evaluate relevant products, services, and companies.
- Develop cost models for new business planning.
- Design and manage market intelligence systems.
- Manage work processes that affect role success and overall organizational performance.
- Build strong client relationships to maximize company performance and growth.
- Manage a portfolio of customers via subordinates and stakeholder forums.
- Liaise closely with regional sales channels.
- Provide timely support for reported issues.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including health, safety, environment, and community standards.
- Lead and coach sales teams (Field Sales Executives, Key Account Executives, Global Executives).
- Coordinate with Service Station teams for seamless customer service.
- Maintain frequent contact with direct sales channel customers to understand market needs.
- Engage regularly with peers across departments and countries to drive performance.
- Implement projects and assignments with significant business impact.
- Continuously seek and implement opportunities for operational improvement.
- Fluent in English (written and oral).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Team player with people management skills.
- Awareness of supply chain management and logistics processes.
- Mature, professional, and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical thinking and judgment.
- Proactive and self-driven.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Sales & Marketing, or related field from a recognized institution.
JOB-6a631aba0f520
Vacancy title:
Commercial Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Management, Sales & Retail, Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations]
Jobs at:
DHL
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Strategy
Our vision is to be The Logistics Company for the World. Our mission - Excellence. Simply Delivered. - is our guiding light. Our Strategy 2020: Focus.Connect.Grow. is our roadmap to the future. We connect people and improve their lives. And we do it by being uncompromisingly customer-centric and delivering excellen...
Overall Purpose:
Implement new business opportunities, acquire, develop, and improve DHL’s growth and profit in selected industry sectors over a 12–24 month period.
Key Accountabilities
Process (60%)
- Manage implementation of business plans to enhance sales.
- Monitor economic and market trends; provide analysis for business status.
- Identify and evaluate relevant products, services, and companies.
- Develop cost models for new business planning.
- Design and manage market intelligence systems.
- Manage work processes that affect role success and overall organizational performance.
Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
- Build strong client relationships to maximize company performance and growth.
- Manage a portfolio of customers via subordinates and stakeholder forums.
- Liaise closely with regional sales channels.
- Provide timely support for reported issues.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including health, safety, environment, and community standards.
Customer Management (15%)
- Lead and coach sales teams (Field Sales Executives, Key Account Executives, Global Executives).
- Coordinate with Service Station teams for seamless customer service.
- Maintain frequent contact with direct sales channel customers to understand market needs.
- Engage regularly with peers across departments and countries to drive performance.
Project Management (10%)
- Implement projects and assignments with significant business impact.
- Continuously seek and implement opportunities for operational improvement.
Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
- Fluent in English (written and oral).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Team player with people management skills.
- Awareness of supply chain management and logistics processes.
Behavioral Competencies
- Mature, professional, and detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical thinking and judgment.
- Proactive and self-driven.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
Experience
- Minimum 7–8 years in trade/distribution channels.
- At least 3 years in country-level business management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Sales & Marketing, or related field from a recognized institution.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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