Road Logistics Business Growth Executive

Kuehne+Nagel; Swords; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Business Development Executive in Ireland to drive profitable sales growth by identifying new opportunities and developing key relationships with medium to large enterprise customers.

In this role you will represent the full range of freight and contract logistics services, build and manage a high‑quality sales pipeline, forecast accurately, and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable commercial success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in road logistics.
• Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with medium to large enterprise customers.
• Proactive, target-driven mindset focused on results.
• Strong business development and sales skills to identify and convert opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Organisational skills with reporting and forecasting accuracy.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive profitable sales growth.
• Proactively generate sales in line with targets and maximise profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with medium to large enterprise customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities and ensure a cohesive commercial approach.
• Develop and manage a high-quality pipeline of target customers.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and maintain up-to-date records for planning.
• Share market insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Contribute ideas and participate in initiatives that support product development and sales growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

Business development

Communication

Forecasting

Driving licence

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Business Development Executive in Ireland to drive profitable sales growth by identifying new opportunities and developing key relationships with medium to large enterprise customers.

In this role you will represent the full range of freight and contract logistics services, build and manage a high‑quality sales pipeline, forecast accurately, and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable commercial success.