National Sales Manager Air Logistics (m/f/d)

Kuehne + Nagel; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a National Sales Manager Air Logistics to drive growth in the Netherlands. You will identify and develop new commercial opportunities, build strong relationships with customers, and partner with sales, product, and operations to tailor logistics solutions.

You will help expand our customer portfolio and strengthen our market position. The role emphasizes entrepreneurial drive, Dutch and English proficiency, and a proactive approach to winning new business across Air

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience within Air Logistics.
• Experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Strong commercial and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive mindset and ability to influence and persuade.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop new commercial opportunities within Air Logistics Netherlands.
• Build relationships with customers and prospects, identify growth opportunities, and translate into tangible results.
• Collaborate with colleagues in sales, product, and operations to deliver suitable logistics solutions.
• Contribute to the growth of our customer portfolio and market position.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Persuasion

Dutch language

English language

Job description

It's more than a job

The world of Air Logistics never stands still. Customer needs are constantly evolving, supply chains continue to develop, and new commercial opportunities arise every day. You do not wait for those opportunities to come to you. You identify them, build strong customer relationships, and turn them into sustainable growth.

At Kuehne+Nagel, commercial success is built on entrepreneurship, market expertise, and a passion for growth. We are looking for a National Sales Manager Air Logistics to play a key role in driving the growth of our Air Logistics organization in the Netherlands.

How you create impact

• You will be responsible for developing new commercial opportunities within Air Logistics Netherlands.
• You will build relationships with customers and prospects, identify growth opportunities in the market, and translate these into tangible business results.
• In doing so, you will work closely with colleagues in sales, product, and operations to deliver the most suitable logistics solutions for our customers.
• With your commercial acumen and market knowledge, you will actively contribute to the continued growth of our customer portfolio and market position.

What we would like you to bring

You are entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and results-oriented. You understand the dynamics of Air Logistics and are energized by developing new business opportunities and building long‑term customer relationships.

In addition, you bring:

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience within Air Logistics
• Experience in sales, business development, or account management
• Strong commercial and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive mindset and natural ability to influence and persuade
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English

What's in it for you

You will join an international organization with a strong market position and plenty of room for entrepreneurship and personal development.

We offer, among other things:

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience
• A performance‑based bonus scheme
• Travel expense reimbursement
• An attractive pension plan
• 24 vacation days and 3.5 additional leave days (ATV), with the option to purchase extra days
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work‑life balance
• A one‑year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
• Training and development opportunities within a globally operating organization

Who we are

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, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.