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.

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Drive Global Impact. Shape the Future of Logistics.

At Kuehne+Nagel, we don’t just move goods, we move the world forward. As a Director of Sea Logistics Business Development, you’ll lead strategic growth initiatives, forge high-value partnerships, and deliver innovative solutions that redefine global supply chains. This is more than a job - it’s a mission.

How you create impact

• 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.

What we would like you to bring

• 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.

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 $90,000 and $120,000. 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 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.