Sea Logistics Business Development Manager

It's more than a jobWith a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you'll drive long-term business success by mastering sales strategies, nurturing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities. But you will also bring relief and peace of mind to pet owners around the world. Because when you do your job, your colleagues around the world are able to build reliable veterinary supply chains that ensure pets get the care they need. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.‎At Kuehne+Nagel, we strive to be the best company to work for and with. In this role, your day will be dynamic—analyzing market trends to capture new opportunities, driving business development to win customers, collaborating with pricing and BD teams, and building strong relationships with people, customers, and carrier partners to ensure sustainable growth.How you create impactYou will focus on developing + diversifying business in line with financial + volume targets. You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:To own, monitor + drive all sales activities for (i.e. prepare quotation) customers within your control, ensuring prospects are identified, qualified + nurtured through the sales pipeline so as to close profitable + sustainable customer deals.To align your sales efforts with Customer Care Location (CCL) Managers, Pricing + Sea Logistics Business Development teams, including pricing decisions.To monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing + products.To report customer feedback to the CCL team, supporting resolutions as required.To align with CCL colleagues when onboarding new customers.To maintain + update the most relevant customer information in internal systems.To regularly review customer portfolios with the CCL Managers + team.To focus on customer engagement, satisfaction, retention + reactivation through high levels of service quality in close collaboration with the CCL.What we would like you to bringBachelor’s degree in Economics, Import/Export, Logistics, or related fields.At least 3 years of working experience in Sales within Freight Forwarding; experience in Sea Logistics is an advantage.Solid knowledge of foreign trade, forwarding, import/export processes, and customs regulations.Proven sales experience with strong customer orientation and a drive to deliver results.Excellent communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and time management skills.Strong analytical and organizational skills.Good command of English, with an open mindset and ability to learn quickly.What's in it for youAt Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact—on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.Learning & Development: Grow with us—personally and professionally—through world-class training and career pathways.Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.Who we areLogistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.