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.
