Director of Sea Logistics Business Development

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.

• Lead Growth: Define and execute strategies to expand our sea logistics footprint.
• Win Big Deals: Identify and secure high-value opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Influence at Scale: Negotiate long-term contracts and represent Kuehne+Nagel at industry events.
• Collaborate Globally: Work with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Shape the Market: Analyze trends and insights to stay ahead of the curve.

• 10+ years in freight forwarding sales, specializing in sea freight.
• Proven track record in strategic business development and executive‑level negotiations.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of global logistics markets and customer needs.

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 $90,000 and $120,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) 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.

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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