Marketing Graduate
Who are we?
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is part of DHL Group (DHL), which employees over 600,000 people globally, DGF has approximately 31,000 freight forwarding experts in more than 190 countries around the world, with over 300 colleagues based in Ireland.
DHL Global Forwarding, a division of DHL Group, is one of the world's leading providers of international freight transportation and logistics services. As a global powerhouse in the industry, we specialise in air, ocean, and road freight, offering end-to-end solutions to our customers. DHL Global Forwarding is a recognised Global Top Employer within 6 regions and 35 countries and as the experts in Freight Forwarding since 1815. Everyday we are guided by our values: Passion, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Teamwork. At DHL Global Forwarding, we are experts in delivering exceptional service, always striving for excellence in everything we do. Our commitment to providing excellence is encapsulated in our motto: Simply Delivered.
As an employee at DHL Global Forwarding, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment, collaborating with colleagues from around the globe. We foster a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally. We are extremely passionate about our people and what we do. Over the past four years, DHL Global Forwarding has been the proud recipient of numerous prestigious awards, which include being certified as a Great Place to Work, recognised in the top 10 Best Workplaces in Ireland, a Top Employer, and receiving the title of Employer of the Year by ILTA (Irish Logistics and Transport Awards). These awards showcase our commitment to creating a supportive and engaging work environment for our employees.
Our Values
Our values and culture are DHL global Forwarding Ireland are an extremely important aspect of our business. We embody our culture in three leadership attributes;

• Head: Being Results Orientated & Leveraging Strengths
• Heart: Providing Purpose & Having and Creating Trust
• Guts: Being Positive about Challenge, Uncertainty and Change & Focusing on Clear Priorities

In addition to our values, we promote an open and honest feedback culture based on our guiding principles Results & Respect, whereby our employees respect one another, embrace diversity & inclusion and drive employee engagement, while ensuring that we never compromise our integrity and compliance.
What the programme looks like
24-month structured programme, working on key business projects focused on continuous improvement, digitalization and change management. As a Graduate, you will use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our Irish business. Join a global network of passionate experts – backed by the latest technology, to develop your career. Throughout the programme you will learn on-the-job and deliver real results. We offer a supportive culture with a highly engaged workforce and invest in your training to ensure that you get the most out of the graduate programme.
Position Overview:
You will play a crucial role in supporting our company’s strategic decision making and driving our business growth by conducting market research, analysing data, and generating leads for our sales team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Drive the strategy and the optimization of lead/sales generation activity.
· Collect and analyze market data, industry trends, and competitor information to identify market opportunities.
· Use various research methods to gather relevant information and insights.
· Analyze market research data to identify patterns, trends, and customer preferences.
· Support competitor analysis efforts by investigating activity, identify pricing strategies/service offerings, customer & support models
· Identify and research potential leads & prospects via various channels, including online research, industry databases, & marketing
· Qualify leads based on defined criteria and ensure accurate and up-to-date lead information in the CRM system.
· Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings and recommendations for management and other stakeholders.
· Collaborate with the sales and product teams to support the development and refinement of growth strategies
· Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lead generation efforts and provide regular updates and insights to the team.
· Communicate research findings, insights, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
· Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies related to market research and lead generation.
Essential Criteria:
· Degree Level Qualification in a relevant field: Marketing, Digital Marketing (or other related degree preferred).
· Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools.
· Proficient in extracting key insights and providing concise recommendations based on data analysis.
· Highly IT literate, fully proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar.
Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:

• 2:1 or above degree (predicted or obtained at the time of application) in a related discipline i.e., Logistics, supply chain or transport management.
• Interested in project management, process improvement and data analysis/metrics
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools.
• Motivated to develop a career in the Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service, with innovative ideas and practical solutions continuously improving our business.
• Fully mobile to travel within the Ireland and able to work at other sites outside Cedar Drive to deliver key projects as required.
• Highly IT literate, fully proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar.
• Clean Irish driving license.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Fluent in English.
• Enthusiastic and open-minded with a ‘Can- Do’ attitude.
• Confident communicator – able to tailor communication style according to the audience.

What do we offer?
Initial 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that Graduates move into a permanent position within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.
What will you get in return?
· Access to a variety of our excellent benefits, including 21 days holiday, bank holidays, service days, pension scheme, gym membership, discounted private healthcare, education assistance programme and family leave supports.
· Early responsibility and fast progression.
· Experience working within a fast-paced environment.
· Regular performance feedback and personal development planning.
· Management Team Mentor and DGF Buddy.
· Competitive salary.
· You will be working for an accredited Top Employer and a certified Great Place to Work.
LOCATION: Dublin Based – Cedar Drive, Dublin Airport Logistics Park, St. Margarets
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the IAA (Irish Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5-year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air, and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.
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. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries.
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.
Job Type: Graduate
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/09/2024