Europe Cross-Border Logistics Key Account Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Cross Border Key Account Specialist to join the EuroDirect team. You will be the central contact between branches, departments, carriers and key account customers, ensuring smooth FTL/LTL operations across Europe.

The role requires a proactive logistics professional with operational, commercial and stakeholder management strengths in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in FTL/LTL forwarding.
• Experience in European road freight forwarding operations.
• Strong understanding of freight weights, dimensions, vehicle capacities and load optimisation.
• Proven ability to solve operational challenges and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience negotiating rates and managing carrier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary internal contact for key account Enquiries and issue resolution.
• Coordinate transport bookings and ensure data accuracy.
• Coordinate with branches and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transport execution.
• Monitor shipments and proactively manage operational exceptions.
• Assist with tenders, onboarding processes and identifying new business opportunities.
• Prepare regular performance reports for internal stakeholders and carriers.
• Obtain competitive freight rates and manage carrier communications.

Skills

FTL/LTL experience

European road freight

Carrier negotiation

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Communication skills

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Cross Border Key Account Specialist to join the EuroDirect team. You will be the central contact between branches, departments, carriers and key account customers, ensuring smooth FTL/LTL operations across Europe.

The role requires a proactive logistics professional with operational, commercial and stakeholder management strengths in a fast-paced international environment.