The Role
DP World is currently seeking a Chief Commercial Officer for its busy port in Novi Sad. This multi-use port works with a number of shipping lines and plays an important role within the wider DP World infrastructure, collaborating closely with Contract Logistics and Freight teams.
This role is responsible for shaping and delivering the regional commercial approach, developing a long-term plan aligned with the global commercial strategy and supporting DP World’s ambition to be a leading supply chain provider. The Chief Commercial Officer will collaborate with colleagues across locations to identify business development opportunities and contribute to the achievement of agreed goals and KPIs.
The role also works closely with the senior leadership team to support relationships with state administration bodies at both central and local levels. As a member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the General Manager of the port, this position plays a key role in supporting the port’s commercial and operational objectives.
In addition to strengthening existing services, the role involves exploring and developing new service opportunities to support business growth and enhance the port’s position as a key logistics hub. The Chief Commercial Officer will also support and guide a small team, setting clear objectives and contributing to their ongoing development.
About the Person
What we are looking for:
- Experience overseeing or contributing to a commercial function within logistics, supply chain, or freight environments.
- A strong understanding of the container business and the knowledge of the key players in this market.
- Experience supporting the development and delivery of long-term commercial strategies.
- Experience working in a port environment is beneficial but not essential.
- A track record of working towards and achieving business objectives.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and share insights from market data.
- Experience building and maintaining effective senior stakeholder relationships.
- Experience supporting or managing teams, with a focus on development and collaboration.
- Business-level written and spoken English is essential.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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Skills Required
- Experience overseeing or contributing to a commercial function within logistics, supply chain, or freight environments.
- Strong understanding of the container business and knowledge of the key players in this market.
- Experience supporting the development and delivery of long-term commercial strategies.
- Experience working in a port environment.
- Track record of working towards and achieving business objectives.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and share insights from market data.
- Experience building and maintaining effective senior stakeholder relationships.
- Experience supporting or managing teams, with a focus on development and collaboration.
- Business-level written and spoken English.
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
DP World Insights
What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
