Road Logistics Sales Representative

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

It's more than a job

With a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you'll drive long-term business success by mastering sales strategies, nurturing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities. But you will also bring relief and peace of mind to pet owners around the world. Because when you do your job, your colleagues around the world are able to build reliable veterinary supply chains that ensure pets get the care they need. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.

With a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you'll drive long-term business success by mastering sales strategies, nurturing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities. But you will also bring relief and peace of mind to pet owners around the world. Because when you do your job, your colleagues around the world are able to build reliable veterinary supply chains that ensure pets get the care they need. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine. Join us as a Business Development Executive and play a key role in building and growing a high-quality customer base, with a focus on medium to large enterprises. In this role, you will represent the full range of freight and contract logistics services offered by Kuehne+Nagel, developing long-term, profitable, and mutually rewarding business partnerships. If you are driven by creating opportunities, building strong relationships, and delivering commercial success, we would love to hear from you.

How you create impact

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to drive profitable sales growth
• Proactively generate sales in line with agreed 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 effective planning
• Share market insights, including competitor activity, to support strategic decision-making
• Contribute ideas and participate in initiatives that support product development and sales growth

What we would like you to bring

• At least 2 years of experience in sales within road logistics
• Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with medium to large enterprise customers
• A proactive, target-driven mindset with a strong focus on achieving results
• Strong business development and sales skills, with the ability to identify and convert opportunities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and stakeholders
• Organisational skills with attention to detail in reporting and forecasting
• Commercial awareness and understanding of market dynamics
• A full, valid driving licence

What's in it for you

Kuehne+Nagel is a global market leader in logistics, offering a dynamic and international work environment. If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career in logistics, this is the place to grow and develop your potential.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.