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.
- As Sea Logistics Sales Representative (FS-VS) you are an integral part of our Customer Care Locations and Teams.
- Your focus and priority are to win new customers, especially in the segment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and to develop new business (FCL - Full Container Loads and LCL - Less than Container Loads).
- Based on a close collaboration with the Sea Logistics Team in your Customer Care Location your overarching goal is an extraordinary customer focus and experience. Both are crucial to the success of Kuehne+Nagel's Roadmap 2026 and Vision 2030.
How you create impact
- Search for potential customers in internal and external sources and approach them by all communication channels (cold calls, social media messages etc.)
- Engage in online and physical meetings with potential customers to build-up relationships and trust
- Make the growth potential of your accounts and prospects transparent in Kuehne + Nagels Customer Relationship Management software
- Create a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities to deliver on your personal and company growth aspirations
- Act as a consultant for customers to elaborate on the development of sea freight market and to build end-to-end solutions based on Kuehne+Nagel's sea logistics services and solutions as well as online platform myKN
- Provide quotations in collaboration with internal stakeholders and pricing software as well as take pricing decisions in alignment with the Manager of your Customer Care Location
- Facilitate the implementation of new and additional business with the Sea Logistics Team in your Customer Care Location
- Conduct research regarding market potentials as well as share customer feedback with internal stakeholders
- Document all relevant customer information as well as sales activities in Kuehne+Nagel's Customer Relationship Management software
- Monitor the development of booked, shipped and invoiced transport volumes of your accounts based Kuehne + Nagels sales visibility software
- Foster the collaboration and sharing of best practices with your colleagues in the community of Sea Logistics Sales Representatives
What we would like you to bring
Hard Skills
- Fluent in the language of the country where your work as well as English
- Willingness to travel within area of responsibility
Soft Skills
- Hunger and determination to win and grow new customers
- Hands-on mentality
- Ability to build trust with external and internal decision makers
- Very good communication and negotiations skills
What's in it for you
At 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 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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