Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our sea logistics trade development team is looking for a new National Sea Logistics Trade Lane Manager to work within the french trade lane. Your Role The National Sea Logistics Trade Lane Manager works within the Sea Logistics Function. The Sea Logistics in Kuehne+Nagel that is a key asset and, as market leader in sea freight, provides flexible sea logistics and container shipping solutions combined with technology and expertise. Partners with clients belonging to a wide spectrum of industries (Pharma Healthcare, Perishables, Vinlog/Beverages etc.etc.) offering a wide range of tailor-made and end-to-end services included Full Container Standard and Reefer, Full Container with Flexitank, Order Management, Cargo Insurance, Customs Clearance. Leverages the state of the art technology, our international network and our sustainable and innovative supply chain solutions to reduce and offset the carbon footprint of your shipments. The sea freight capacity is build upon our international network with the most efficient shipping connections and long-lasting strategic carrier relationships. Is part of the National Sea Logistics Team and commits to Customer Excellence by securing and increasing Sea Logistics profits and volumes (both import and export) and ensuring trade KPI's maintenance and achievement. Focuses on Specific Regions, owns accountability for new business acquisition, hunting actively in alignment with Field Sales Team and KAM Team Your Responsibilities Drive business development from and to France & BENELUX, hunting for new customers locally as well as overseas in\r\nalignment with local sales organizations, travelling frequently the key countries, cross selling also LCL and other Sea Logistics products. Hold relationships with respective country stakeholders Execute Development Strategies across the Key Countries agreed with ZS-D and ZS-E  Build close, strong relationships as SME with external customer(s) and internal customersAbility to manage various projects/tasks across cross-functional teamsTravel both domestic and international with the ability to work across\r\nvarious culturesUse Corelog (CRM) and internal sales leads to target prospective clientsDevelop client strategy with appropriate KN marketing materialsLead market research based on trade news and information, hunting for business opportunities (for export collect business; import, prepaid business)Deal with customers by providing them with key knowledge about overall market trends and executing joint calls with the aim to share insightful information across all sales channels Visit constantly the main accounts being active on the Route to maintain a competitive market position Your Skills and Experiences Candidates should have 3+ years of sales experience in sea logistics freight forwarding.Candidates must know the French trade lane and maintain contacts within the laneKnowledge of KN in-house systems an advantageHigh degree of organizational, administrative and communication skillsSAP Business Object (BO) and Tableau experience Good Reasons to Join At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target salary range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TW