It's More Than A JobWith a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you'll shape long-term business success by leading strategic initiatives, cultivating high-value customer relationships, and uncovering new growth opportunities. Your expertise will drive impactful solutions that strengthen global supply chains and deliver exceptional value to our clients. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work goes beyond what we imaginebecause every decision you make helps move the world forward. This sales role can be based in any of our major U.S. locations. 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. How You Create ImpactDrive Strategic Growth: Lead the creation and execution of sales strategies that expand market share and unlock new revenue streams. Grow High-Value Accounts: Manage and develop a portfolio of key customers, ensuring long-term partnerships and continuous value creation. Lead Complex Negotiations: Take charge of RFQs, contracts, and executive-level negotiations with a focus on sustainable, profitable outcomes. Deliver Tailored Solutions: Conduct deep customer needs assessments and collaborate cross-functionally to design solutions that exceed expectations. Partner Across the Business: Work closely with operations, pricing, and product teams to ensure flawless service delivery. Mentor Future Talent: Provide guidance and coaching to junior sales colleagues, elevating the performance of the broader team. Forecast with Precision: Maintain accurate CRM data and deliver reliable sales forecasts that support strategic decision-making. Represent the Brand: Serve as a Kuehne+Nagel ambassador at industry events, conferences, and high-level 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 This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.
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 $75K and $105K. 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.
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.
