• Senior Sea Logistics Sales Representative

    Kuehne+Nagel (Portland, OR)


    Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Portland site is looking for a new Sea Logistics Sales Representative to join our Sea Logistics team.

    Your Role

    The primary objective of the KN US Sales Organization is to ensure the growth of KN through the development of new business. The Sales Executive is the entry, or first level of Field Sales position, responsible for winning new accounts within the assigned branch office territory. The position is also responsible for maximizing sales growth from existing customers through the development of new sales, product marketing, and customer support strategies; and achieving specific volume growth targets in the assigned area(s) of the business.

    Your Responsibilities

    + Develop and execute a comprehensive Sales Plan to achieve success

    + Collaborate with operations to apply specialized knowledge relevant to your department and trade lane

    + Engage in customer visits, calls, presentations, quarterly business reviews, negotiations, and contract management

    + Input and maintain sales activities in the Client Relationship Management system

    + Ensure a smooth transition of customers to operations in line with customer requirements

    + Demonstrate expertise in all company products and service offerings, and effectively manage sales of these offerings

    + Utilize available resources to ensure success and deliver exceptional customer service while adhering to regulatory requirements

    + Collaborate with teams on Request for Quotation (RFQ), pricing, and handover preparations

    Your Skills and Experiences

    + Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

    + 3+ years field sales in freight forwarding (prefer in ocean)

    + Territory: Oregon & Southern Washington

    Good Reasons to Join

    There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-[recruiter’s job code]

     

    Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.