Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Chicago is looking for a new Area Sea Logistics Development Manager to join our Sea Logistics team. Your Role As a Business Development Manager for Sea Logistics, you will be responsible for driving the growth and development of new and existing business within your designated area. Your primary focus will be to identify new opportunities, nurture client relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve revenue targets. You will play a crucial role in aligning business strategies with our Roadmap 2026 and Vision 2030 objectives, contributing to the overall success of the organization. Your Responsibilities Prospect and secure new Sea Logistics business (FCL/LCL) by identifying opportunities and developing tailored solutions to meet client needs.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to drive repeat business and maximize customer satisfaction.Develop and execute sales strategies that align with goals and the Sea Logistics 2.0 Blueprint, leveraging market insights to stay competitive.Work closely with sales and operations teams to achieve revenue growth, increase market share, and exceed sales targets.Communicate effectively across internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and a superior customer experience.Track sales activities, provide regular updates on performance, and forecast future sales outcomes to management.Ensure compliance with company policies, optimize sales processes, and collaborate with internal team members to improve operational efficiency.Monitor industry trends and use market intelligence to identify new opportunities for growth.Lead client retention initiatives in the market, ensuring long-term relationships and sustained profitability.

Your Skills and Experiences Bachelor's Degree (preferred)5+ years of sales and new business development experience.5+ years of freight forwarding industry experience in particular with Sea Logistics.Demonstrated skills in planning, critical thinking, information gathering/analysis, prioritization, time management, and complaint resolution.Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to actively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Good Reasons to Join There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-TW