Rail Freight Business Expert (f/m/d)

Railways for the world of tomorrow. For this project, we are seeking a Rail Freight Business Expert . Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, developing technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future. Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience. Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of a Rail Freight Business Plan, supported by the Stakeholder Manager for Freight Business Activities and the Freight Expert.
2. Perform a Market Study to determine potential freight types and volumes.
3. Advise and Support the Stakeholder Manager for Freight Business Activities in discussions with potential future clients.
4. Develop individual commercial models for potential future freight clients.
5. Support the Freight Expert in defining high-level employer requirements.
6. Support preparation of tender documents or any other documents required in the procurement process.

1. More than 10 years within international transport and logistics holdings providing railway services as a core business.
2. Development of policy and strategy documents, business plans for state-owned railway enterprises with a focus on freight and logistics.
3. Financial models for state-owned and private railway enterprises.
4. Experience with market studies based on desk research and field research, demand analysis by commodity types.
5. Detailed knowledge of railway operations processes within the GCC network.
6. Knowledge and experience with Arabian Gulf Stakeholder engagement.
7. Ideally previously working in freight-related projects in Qatar and/or the GCC.
8. Excellent skills in MS Office.