Global Trade Development Manager - TPEB MS-TD

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader in Singapore seeks a proactive Trade Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives. The role involves driving growth in trade lanes, engaging stakeholders, and supporting pricing strategies. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to navigate diverse markets. A commitment to diversity and equal opportunity is emphasized in this position, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across priority trade lanes.
• Build and manage pipelines for current and new opportunities.
• Conduct market research to guide development.
• Align priorities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support RFQs and pricing implementation.
• Analyze trade metrics and prepare market reports.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Analytical and strategic thinking with data-driven approach

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to navigate and sell to diverse markets

Ambitious and results-oriented mindset

Willingness to travel for stakeholder engagement

Job description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Trade Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives. This role focuses on driving trade priorities, building growth pipelines, and shaping opportunities across existing and new business.

How you create impact

Strategic Development & Pipeline Building

• Drive growth across priority trade lanes (focus on prepaid business)
• Build and manage pipelines for current and new opportunities
• Conduct market research to guide development in high-yield lanes
• Track execution and outcomes of strategic initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Align priorities with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support trade strategies
• Attend client meetings and travel for market intelligence

Commercial & Pricing Support

• Support RFQs, spot quotes, and pricing implementation
• Identify market development and yield improvement opportunities

Market Intelligence & Performance Analysis

• Analyze trade metrics (volumes, yields)
• Prepare market reports to inform strategy
• Collaborate with sales to convert insights into growth

What we would like you to bring

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking with data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate and sell to diverse markets, cultures, and international business environments
• Ambitious and results-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel for stakeholder and market engagement

What's in it for you

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regards to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

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.