Senior Sea Logistics Sales Representative

Would you like to launch your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne Nagel, our Portland site is looking for a new Sea Logistics Sales Representative to join our Sea Logistics team.

Your Role

The primary objective of the KN US Sales Organization is to ensure the growth of KN through the development of new business. The Sales Executive is the entry, or first level of Field Sales position, responsible for winning new accounts within the assigned branch office territory. The position is also responsible for maximizing sales growth from existing customers through the development of new sales, product marketing, and customer support strategies; and achieving specific volume growth targets in the assigned area(s) of the business.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Sales Plan to achieve success
• Collaborate with operations to apply specialized knowledge relevant to your department and trade lane
• Engage in customer visits, calls, presentations, quarterly business reviews, negotiations, and contract management
• Input and maintain sales activities in the Client Relationship Management system
• Ensure a smooth transition of customers to operations in line with customer requirements
• Demonstrate expertise in all company products and service offerings, and effectively manage sales of these offerings
• Utilize available resources to ensure success and deliver exceptional customer service while adhering to regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with teams on Request for Quotation (RFQ), pricing, and handover preparations
  
  

Your Skills And Experiences

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 3 years field sales in freight forwarding (prefer in ocean)
• Territory: Oregon & Southern Washington
  
  

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. [recruiter’s job code]

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.