Global Account Director

Global Account Director

The Global Account Director will be responsible for managing and growing a large Automotive OEM account in the transportation and logistics industry. They will be accountable for driving revenue growth, developing and executing account strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and leading a team of account managers. The Global Account Director will report to the Automotive Business Development Director, North America.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute account strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at assigned global accounts
• Identify opportunities to expand services and increase revenue within assigned accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure operational excellence and timely resolution of customer issues
• Prepare and present business reviews and performance reports to clients and DSV management
• Lead and develop a team of account managers to achieve individual and team objectives
• Conduct regular account planning and review meetings with the team
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication, responsiveness, and issue resolution

Educational background / Work experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field is required
• Master's degree in business or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales or account management in the transportation and logistics industry
• Experience managing global accounts and developing account strategies is required
• Prior experience leading and managing teams is preferred
• Knowledge of and experience in the Automotive industry is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Global Account Director will be responsible for leading and developing a team of account managers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multinational corporation is preferred
• Language skills: Fluency in English is required; Proficiency in other languages is a plus
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; Experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) is preferred

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