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Account Manager
Role summary
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The Account Manager is expected to develop and retain DHL customer relationships, understand client needs, identify opportunities for additional logistics services, and achieve revenue and service targets. Requirements typically include account-management or B2B sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams. Experience in logistics, transport, supply chain, or another service-led industry is advantageous. Candidates should be organised, customer-focused, confident using CRM and Microsoft Office tools, and comfortable working toward performance goals. A valid driving licence may be required depending on the territory and customer-visit responsibilities.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and transportation company operating across international express delivery, freight forwarding, supply-chain management, e-commerce logistics, and mail services. It is part of DHL Group and serves businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs people across delivery operations, warehousing, freight, technology, customer service, sales, and corporate functions. The company supports customers with time-critical shipments, contract logistics, customs services, and integrated supply-chain solutions. DHL places strong emphasis on customer service, operational reliability, safety, sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement. An Account Manager typically works with business customers to strengthen relationships, protect existing revenue, understand changing requirements, and connect clients with suitable DHL solutions.