Sea Logistics Senior Sales Representative
il y a 6 jours
Jersey City
It's more than a job With 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 imagine-because 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 impact * Drive 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. #LI-UT1 Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. 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. 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: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.