Assistant General Manager - Defence, Aerospace and Automotive Sector - SCO

1. Defence & Aerospace Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Define and execute the Defence & Aerospace strategy aligned to DP World’s freight forwarding and integrated logistics capabilities.
• Drive revenue and EBIT targets with a strong focus on compliant, sustainable, and repeatable business.
• Build a qualified pipeline (minimum 4–5x of target) with a disciplined focus on deal quality and margin.

1. Consultative Selling & Customer Engagement

• Lead consultative sales engagements with Defence PSUs, DPSUs, OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, and aerospace manufacturers.
• Translate customer requirements into compliant logistics solutions covering international freight forwarding, project cargo, secure movements, and time-critical shipments.
• Anchor key strategic accounts and long-cycle opportunities.

1. Government & Institutional Liaison

• Engage with government bodies, defence establishments, and regulatory authorities in a professional, discreet, and compliant manner.
• Build credibility and trust across institutional stakeholders while strictly adhering to DP World’s ethics, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure zero tolerance for compliance breaches, misrepresentation, or process deviation.

1. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all commercial engagements comply with applicable defence regulations, customs, export controls, and internal approval frameworks.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, pricing approvals, CRM hygiene, and audit readiness.
• Protect DP World’s brand, reputation, and license to operate in sensitive accounts.

1. Cross-BU Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with Operations, Pricing, Legal, Compliance, FF, FTWZ, and Solutions teams to deliver executable and compliant solutions.
• Support integrated opportunities where required, while retaining clear ownership of freight forwarding-led deals.

Ensure smooth handover from sales to execution with zero compromise on customer commitments