Inside Sales Executive - Franklin Park, IL (DHL Express)

What makes DHL great?Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Delivery and Logistics Company in the world.

Distinguished as No. 1 World’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine

DHL is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

DHL Express is looking to hire upbeat, driven people from all across the US to join our Inside Sales team to help launch them into a long-term career in sales with DHL.

Candidates will receive extensive training that will prepare you for long term growth opportunities. Training is a big part of our company culture and at every stage you will have a chance to work closely with your peers, job shadow and build a strong relationship with your leadership team. Your experience will be unique and personalized based on developmental and business needs.

Once you show your skills in Inside Sales, you will get the chance to move to the next role and move within the US to different locations, while you grow your sales skills on the Field...the opportunities are endless, as long as you want a solid career path and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a portfolio of existing and new customers via telephone contact
• Build a strong client relationship and grow accounts to their maximum potential
• Coordinate with different departments and act as the customer’s point of contact to ensure all queries, problems or issues are dealt with appropriately
• Coordinate with different teams on lead initiatives
• Maintain collaboration by incorporating a positive attitude
• Lead a portfolio of existing and new customers via telephone contact
• Build a strong client relationship and grow accounts to their maximum potential
• Coordinate with different departments and act as the customer’s point of contact to ensure all queries, problems or issues are dealt with appropriately
• Coordinate with different teams on lead initiatives
• Maintain collaboration by incorporating a positive attitude

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or in your final semester
• Must be available to work full-time Monday-Friday
• Outstanding ability to create rapport with prospective clients
• Self-motivated and driven to plan and complete sales generation
• Commitment to exceed targets
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Looking for career growth on sales field
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Geographically mobile with a global attitude!

What We Provide:

• $29.00/hour starting pay + competitive quarterly commission (earning potential of over 6 figures!)
• Potential for a raise twice per year!
• On-boarding bonus to help with relocation as needed
• Professional development and solid career advancement opportunities – we want you to grow within DHL!
• Best in-class training (You'll become a Certified International Specialist)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision and a 401k with company matching)
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation time
• What you do next is entirely up to you! We want you to think BIG, because we do. We want people that will make DHL their career; who want to advance and experience other communities and countries.

Stop thinking about a job, start your CAREER with DHL instead!

Employee Benefits & Incentives

DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off – Starting at 4 Weeks (PT/FT)
• Paid Leave
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.