Sea Logistics Senior Sales Representative

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. Senior Sales Executive 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kuehne+Nagel