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Senior Account Development Manager
Role summary
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The Senior Account Development Manager is responsible for growing revenue and strengthening relationships with existing DHL customers across the UK. Typical requirements include substantial experience in B2B account management, sales or logistics, a record of achieving commercial targets, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and confidence using CRM and sales-performance tools. Experience in international freight, supply-chain solutions or contract logistics is highly advantageous. DHL will expect the successful candidate to identify growth opportunities, develop account plans, understand customer needs, coordinate internal teams, manage tenders and proposals, and provide accurate sales forecasts. The role also requires commercial awareness, excellent communication, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across a large organisation.
Can I work in the UK?
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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.
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About DHL
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating through divisions including DHL Express, Global Forwarding, Freight, Supply Chain and eCommerce. Headquartered in Germany, the DHL Group serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories, providing international parcel delivery, freight forwarding, warehousing, contract logistics, customs support and supply-chain technology. In the United Kingdom, DHL employs people across delivery networks, airports, warehouses, offices and customer sites. The company works with businesses ranging from small enterprises to multinational organisations and supports industries such as retail, healthcare, automotive, technology and manufacturing. DHL places strong emphasis on customer service, operational reliability, sustainability, safety and digital innovation. A Senior Account Development Manager would typically work with commercial, operations and solution-design teams to help customers improve their logistics performance while expanding DHL’s business relationships.