Kuehne + Nagel

Director of Sea Logistics Business Development

Kuehne + Nagel$90K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in freight forwarding sales, specializing in sea freight.
  • Proven track record in strategic business development and executive-level negotiations.
  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
  • Deep understanding of global logistics markets and customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute strategies to expand sea logistics footprint.
  • Identify and secure high-value opportunities and strategic partnerships.
  • Negotiate long-term contracts and represent Kuehne+Nagel at industry events.
  • Work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
  • Analyze trends and insights to stay ahead of the curve.

Benefits

  • Dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility.
  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • 401k retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Incentive compensation for eligible roles.
Full Job Description
Director of Sea Logistics Business Development

How you create impact

  • Lead Growth: Define and execute strategies to expand our sea logistics footprint.
  • Win Big Deals: Identify and secure high-value opportunities and strategic partnerships.
  • Influence at Scale: Negotiate long-term contracts and represent Kuehne+Nagel at industry events.
  • Collaborate Globally: Work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
  • Shape the Market: Analyze trends and insights to stay ahead of the curve.


What we would like you to bring

  • 10+ years in freight forwarding sales, specializing in sea freight.
  • Proven track record in strategic business development and executive-level negotiations.
  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
  • Deep understanding of global logistics markets and customer needs.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $120,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-KE1

About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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