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We are DHL Freight, a group of 10, 000 Road Cargo Experts and Certified Freight Specialists, who are proud to provide their customers with the best overland freight transport solutions. We are always looking ahead to the next commercial opportunity. We're forward thinking to connect people – and to improve their lives.

We are seeking a Managing Director for DHL Freight in the Czech Republic.

In this leadership role, you will define and execute the business strategy and will lead our diverse business lines (Terminal Based and Non-Terminal Based Road Products); and ensure sustainable growth and profitability in line with the company’s and the Group’s vision and strategy.

Your key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies to achieve financial, operational, and market objectives.
• Drive innovation and digitalization initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Shape the future of DHL Freight Czech Republic through strategic investments and forward-oriented organizational development.

Commercial Growth

• Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities in the country
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and partners.
• Champion customer-centric solutions and service excellence.
• Ultimately, grow our market share in a profitable way.

Business & Operational Management

• Oversee all country operations, including Road Transport, Sales, Marketing, Procurement, with a dotted line to Finance and HR.
• Ensure compliance with global standards, local regulations, and sustainability goals.
• Manage consolidated budgets, monitor P& L performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.

People Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a role model, embodying DHL values and leadership principles.

Our perfect match

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Road Freight and Logistics, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles, having held P& L responsibility.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-country operations and delivering sustainable, profitable growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to sell.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of performance, data and measurement with demonstrated experience using data and trends to develop winning strategies
• Fluent in Czech (native level) and English (business professional).
• Academic background in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management, MBA preferred.

Our culture and benefits

DHL Freight is recognized as a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work by the respective employer assessment institutions. Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

Your contact

David Urban will be happy to answer your questions at david.urban@dhl.com.

Are you ready to start heading in a new direction, professionally and personally? Perfect!

Please click on apply and send us your complete application.