Strategic Contract Logistics Growth Lead

Kuehne+Nagel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Route 2 Rewards programme

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a commercially driven professional to lead business development in contract logistics. You will partner with the Business Unit Director to shape growth strategies, win new business, expand strategic customer partnerships, and enhance market presence across the logistics sector.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, fostering client relationships, and promoting cross-functional collaboration to maximise cross-selling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in contract logistics sales and growing business within the sector.
• Strong understanding of supply chain stakeholder roles and decision processes.
• Customer-centric approach with ability to translate needs into tailored solutions.
• Well-networked with insight into key decision-makers and influencers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver compelling customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development within a highly specialised contract logistics sector.
• Partner with the Business Unit Director to drive growth initiatives and strategy.
• Win new business, expand strategic partnerships, and enhance market presence.
• Identify opportunities, build lasting client relationships, promote cross selling.
• Present persuasive proposals to C-level stakeholders and manage key accounts.

Skills

Contract logistics sales

Key account management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a commercially driven professional to lead business development in contract logistics. You will partner with the Business Unit Director to shape growth strategies, win new business, expand strategic customer partnerships, and enhance market presence across the logistics sector.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, fostering client relationships, and promoting cross-functional collaboration to maximise cross-selling opportunities.