DHL Global Forwarding Graduate Programme 2026 – Sales Graduate

As a Graduate, you’ll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business. Join a global network of passionate experts – backed by the latest technology, to develop your career to management level. The DGF Graduate Scheme places you in a variety of roles across our international Freight Forwarding business. Throughout the scheme you will be empowered to learn on the job and deliver real results. We offer a supportive culture in a highly engaged workforce and provide investment in your training to ensure that you get the most out of your graduate scheme.

What the scheme looks like:

24‑month structured scheme

Year 1 – Rotational placements in key departments
Exposure to core functions and product areas, enabling you to understand how our operations work and how to articulate our value to customers.

Year 2 – Working on key business projects, business development initiatives, researching new markets, developing customer pipelines, and collaborating with product teams to deliver solutions and drive commercial performance.

Skills and Experience Required

• Interested in Inside Sales, customer engagement, business development, process improvement and commercial growth.
• Motivated to develop a career in the Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service, with innovative ideas and practical solutions to improve our business.
• Enthusiastic and open‑minded with a ‘Can‑Do’ attitude.
• Self‑starting who is driven to succeed.
• Strong researcher, ability to identify potential markets, research companies and prepare before first contact.
• Fast learner with ability to absorb new information quickly
• Assertive– able to navigate different stakeholders to obtain information and support customer needs, while maintaining professional respect.
• Team player – respectful, collaborative, and willing to contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Fully mobile to travel within Ireland and able to work at other sites outside Cedar Drive as required.
• Clean Irish driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Fluent in English.

Educational Qualifications required

• 2:1 or above degree (predicted or obtained at the time of application) in a related discipline such as Sales, Marketing and Business, or a related area.

What do we offer?

The scheme will initially be a 24‑month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that our 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. Margaret’s, Co. Dublin

Hours:

37.5 hours per week