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It's more than a job

With 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.

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How you create impact

As a Senior Sales Executive at Kuehne+Nagel, you will take a strategic role in driving business growth within our sea logistics division. You will manage a portfolio of key accounts, lead complex negotiations, and identify new business opportunities. This role requires a seasoned sales professional with a deep understanding of logistics and a proven track record in customer acquisition and retention. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to junior sales staff.

+ Lead the development and execution of strategic sales plans

+ Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value customers

+ Conduct in-depth customer needs analysis and deliver tailored solutions

+ Collaborate with operations and pricing teams to ensure service excellence

+ Drive RFQ and contract negotiations with a focus on long-term value

+ Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sales team members

+ Maintain CRM data and provide accurate sales forecasting

+ Represent Kuehne+Nagel at industry events and customer meetings

What we would like you to bring

+ 5+ years of field sales experience in sea logistics or sea logistics freight forwarding

+ Demonstrable ability to leverage your up-to-date market knowledge for the benefit of internal and external clients

+ Strong business acumen in freight forwarding and consultative selling skills

+ Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and close deals

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

+ Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members

What's in it for you

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-PD1

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

Who we are

Logistics 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.

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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.