Director of Sea Logistics Business Development

Director of Sea Logistics Business Development

Join Kuehne+Nagel as Director of Sea Logistics Business Development
. The role drives long‑term business growth through strategic initiatives, high‑value customer relationships, and new market opportunities.

• 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.

Target base salary $90,000–$120,000. Total rewards package 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 experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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.

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.