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Regional Air Business Development Manager
Role summary
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DHL is seeking a Regional Air Business Development Manager to grow air freight and aviation-related business across the UK and wider region. The role typically involves identifying new opportunities, developing customer and airline relationships, preparing commercial proposals, negotiating contracts, and achieving revenue and margin targets. Candidates are expected to bring substantial experience in air freight, aviation, logistics, or international supply chains, together with proven business-development and account-management success. Strong commercial judgment, market knowledge, negotiation skills, and the ability to work with regional and global stakeholders are important. Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and relationship-building skills are required, along with willingness to travel. Experience working with multinational customers and understanding air cargo products, pricing, and operational constraints would be highly advantageous.
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 in more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides international express delivery, freight transportation, contract logistics, supply-chain management, e-commerce solutions, and specialist aviation services. DHL’s air network is central to its express and freight operations, connecting businesses and consumers across major global markets. In the United Kingdom, the company employs people across airports, service centres, warehouses, offices, technology teams, and customer-facing operations. DHL is known for its international scale, structured career development, operational expertise, and focus on service quality. Its business-development teams work closely with customers, airlines, transport partners, and internal operations to create commercially viable logistics solutions. Benefits and working arrangements vary by division and seniority, but commonly include pension contributions, annual leave, performance-related incentives, and employee development programmes.