DHL is seeking a commercial executive for its forwarding business in Barcelona. The role typically involves developing new business, managing customer relationships, preparing freight-forwarding solutions and quotations, negotiating contracts, and meeting revenue and margin targets. Candidates are generally expected to have experience in freight forwarding, logistics sales or international transport, along with strong knowledge of air and ocean freight. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills are important, as is the ability to work independently and manage a sales pipeline. Fluent Spanish and good English are likely required; knowledge of other languages is an advantage. A valid driving licence and willingness to visit customers may also be expected.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating in more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, e-commerce logistics and supply-chain management services. DHL Global Forwarding helps businesses move goods internationally by air, ocean, road and rail, while managing customs, documentation and complex supply-chain requirements. The company serves customers ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations across sectors such as retail, manufacturing, healthcare and technology. DHL is known for its international network, logistics expertise and focus on digitalisation and sustainability. In Spain, it operates across major commercial and transport centres, including Barcelona, providing opportunities in sales, forwarding, warehousing, transport operations and customer service.
Spain’s main island destinations include the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera—and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Employment is concentrated in tourism, hospitality, retail, transport, warehousing, maritime services, customer support, renewable energy and logistics. Mallorca, Tenerife and Gran Canaria offer the broadest job markets, while smaller islands provide a quieter lifestyle but fewer specialised roles. The culture combines Spanish traditions with strong regional identities, outdoor living, local festivals and excellent food. Living costs vary considerably; housing in popular areas can be expensive, especially during tourist season. EU and EEA citizens can work without a visa, while non-EU nationals generally need a work and residence permit arranged with an employer. Barcelona is on mainland Spain, so relocation to an island would require a separate job location and practical assessment.
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