Kuehne + Nagel

National Sea Logistics Route Development Expert

Kuehne + Nagel$100K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or international trade (5+ years preferred)
  • Strong background in business development and account management
  • Experience with the Oceania trade lane is highly desirable
  • Established commercial network within Oceania markets is a strong advantage
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic growth across the U.S. - Oceania sea logistics trade lane
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within Oceania markets
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
  • Deliver tailored logistics solutions that support customer expansion in the U.S.
  • Collaborate closely with regional teams in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands

Benefits

  • Dynamic global work environment
  • 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
National Sea Logistics Route Development Expert How you create impact • Drive strategic growth across the U.S. - Oceania sea logistics trade lane • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within Oceania markets • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships through consistent engagement • Act as a trusted advisor by understanding and optimizing customers' supply chains • Deliver tailored logistics solutions that support customer expansion in the U.S. • Lead structured, insight-driven business reviews with key clients • Create high-impact customer experiences across all interactions and touchpoints • Collaborate closely with regional teams in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands • Monitor and manage monthly performance across volume, profitability, and pipeline • Develop and deliver compelling commercial proposals and customer presentations • Ensure seamless onboarding and transition of newly acquired business into operations • Track and analyze market trends, competitive activity, and regulatory developments • Maintain strong pipeline momentum and proactively identify growth opportunities • Represent the organization as a knowledgeable and credible expert in the Oceania trade lane What we would like you to bring • Proven experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or international trade (5+ years preferred) • Strong background in business development and account management • Demonstrated experience working with the Oceania trade lane is highly desirable • Established commercial network within Oceania markets is a strong advantage • Highly commercial mindset with a track record of winning and growing business • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills • Ability to build trust and develop long-term customer relationships • Experience collaborating with international teams across multiple time zones • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate insights into action • High energy, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 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 $100,000 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-UT1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

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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