PRO Specialist

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for PRO Specialist in Saudi Arabia. In this specific position you will develop local Key Accounts and achieve revenue and profit contribution objectives from an assigned list of Key Regular Accounts in a designated Province area within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Purpose
Develop and administer public relations plans and processes to protect and promote the reputation of the organization through communication with industry, consumers, media and general public in line with business strategy, stakeholder requirements, Group guidelines and policies.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Execute public relations plans and processes to deliver public relations projects and initiatives for the assigned business area.
2. Schedule, prepare and release publicity materials concerning the organization to the press and wider community.
3. Write and deliver, if required, speeches, articles, press releases, public statements and other external communications to ensure they are accurate and consistent with overall public relations guidelines.
4. Track and manage inquiries from the public or media to ensure they are responded to in a timely, accurate and appropriate manner.
5. Understand and analyze political processes, legislative procedures, political party and election programs impacting the organization.
6. Participate in preparation of opinions, recommendations, decision papers, etc. on topics relevant to the business.
7. Gather and share inputs on relevant topics with other specialists/managers such as postal politics, corporate governance, taxes/customs, consumer protection/data protection, HR topics, etc.
8. Provide expertise to other managers and executives for improved public/media interactions.
9. Coordinate implementation of various communication avenues such as intranet, homepage, etc. and preparation of advertisement materials, art work, etc. to ensure consistency with public relations guidelines.
10. Identify, establish contact and maintain favorable relations with media contacts, political decision makers and other external audience groups.
11. Implement best practices and develop appropriate process and quality standards in public relations to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Stakeholders

1. Connect with and influence other specialist departments and 3rd parties e.g. external service providers.
2. May convince others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
3. Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DHL managers.
4. Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders.
5. Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees.

Management Responsibility

1. Individual contributor who may manage two or fewer employees.
2. May direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.
3. Coach and review the work of lower level professionals.

Now, Here’s What We Need From You.

1. Master’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification.
2. More than 8 years within the same field.
3. Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.

We offer:

1. Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
2. Possible further career development.
3. Competitive salary.

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF.

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.
Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results.
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility.

DHL Global Forwarding 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, and other legally protected characteristics.