Global Sales Vertical Lead Healthcare

Kuehne + Nagel AS; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global leader in logistics as a Global Sales Vertical Lead in Healthcare. This pivotal role involves leading a dynamic sales team, driving sustainable growth, and fostering key client partnerships. You will execute corporate strategies while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions. With a focus on strategic foresight and hands-on leadership, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. Embrace the opportunity for professional growth and be part of a company that values your contributions.

Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Hybrid Work Model

Continuous Learning Programs

Collaborative Environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of leadership experience in global sales and business development.
• Proven track record in managing strategic customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing global sales team in healthcare logistics.
• Develop strategic plans aligned with corporate healthcare strategy.

Skills

Leadership in Global Sales

Business Development in Healthcare Logistics

Strategic Customer Relationship Management

Freight Forwarding Knowledge

P&L Management

Coaching Sales Teams

Advanced Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

CRM Tool Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

CRM Tools

Job description

Are you ready to lead one of the most strategic and impactful verticals in our organization? We are looking for a visionary Global Sales Vertical Lead – Healthcare, who combines deep industry knowledge with outstanding leadership and business development skills. Join us to drive sustainable growth, foster client partnerships, and develop a winning team across all regions.

Your Role

This is a Europe-based position that requires frequent international travel and experience engaging at the board level. One of your key challenges will be building and leading a high-performing global sales team that sets the standard for the future of healthcare logistics. As the Global Sales Vertical Lead – Healthcare, you will be also accountable for executing our corporate healthcare strategy, growing key customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and global clients to deliver tailored, high-impact solutions. This role requires a balance of strategic foresight, commercial acumen, and hands-on leadership.

Your Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global sales team within the healthcare vertical.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with the corporate healthcare strategy.
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities in existing and new markets.
• Act as a key contact for senior and board-level stakeholders within organization.
• Establish strong, trust-based relationships with key healthcare clients globally.
• Collaborate closely with operational and pricing teams to tailor effective logistics solutions.
• Monitor performance (GP, volumes, pipeline) and take ownership of achieving or exceeding targets.
• Drive knowledge sharing, market intelligence, and best practices across the global team.
• Maintain high data quality and transparency through CRM and performance reporting tools.

Your Skills and Experiences

• 5-10years of leadership experience in global sales, business development in healthcare logistics.
• Proven track record in managing strategic customer relationships and delivering business growth.
• Strong understanding of freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, and P&L management.
• Skilled in coaching and developing high-performing sales teams across international environments.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English (fluency required).
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness to travel globally as required.

Good Reasons to Join

At Kuehne+Nagel, we believe in empowering our employees by providing opportunities for professional growth and career development. You will be part of a global leader in logistics, working in a collaborative and dynamic environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. We offer a hybrid work model, continuous learning programs, and the chance to work with top-tier global customers.