at Kuehne+Nagel in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Chicago site is looking for a new Sea Logistics Sales Representative to join our Sea Logistics team.
Your Role
Unlock a world of possibilities and seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as a Sales Executive here at Kuehne+Nagel. By forging meaningful connections with new
customers, you will not only bolster Kuehne+Nagel’s revenue but also open doors to a realm of untapped potential. Picture yourself as a sales virtuoso, delighting clients with unparalleled support, and elevating their satisfaction to new heights. As you navigate uncharted territory, you will identify hidden gems, unearthing opportunities to propel Kuehne+Nagel’s market share to soaring heights. Embrace the thrill of collaboration, where your ideas and feedback will become catalysts for innovation, setting the stage for Kuehne+Nagel to outpace the competition. This is your chance to leave an indelible mark,
to shape the trajectory of a dynamic organization.
Your Responsibilities
+ Build relationships with customers by meeting with them to discuss their needs andexpectations. Work with the Customer Care team to ensure all customer inquiries arepromptly addressed.
+ Collaborate with colleagues across the Sea Logistics organization to shareknowledge and best practices. Stay up-to-date on market trends and developments, inthe Transpacific Eastbound market.
+ Comply with all Kuehne+Nagel procedures, including those related to ethics,compliance, and safety.
+ Be willing to take on additional responsibilities to support goals.
+ Develop a comprehensive sales plan that aligns with our organizational goals
+ Build relationships with customers through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, andpresentations. Negotiate and close deals to grow revenue. Manage the sales processfrom start to finish using a CRM system.
+ Be knowledgeable about all company products and services. It is imperative thatyou learn to sell these products and services to customers.
+ Use all available resources to achieve sales goals. Provide excellent customer servicethat exceeds customer expectations. Comply with all applicable regulations.
+ Work with other teams to gather information, negotiate pricing, and prepare for thehandover of shipments to operations.
Your Skills and Experiences
+ Minimum 2+ years field sales in freight forwarding specifically within sea or air logistics (preferred).
+ Experience with logistics processes and solutions.
Good Reasons to Join
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Hybrid
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: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
