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.

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Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Sea Logistics Sales - Central Canada to lead our Cantral Canada sales team. This role is pivotal in driving growth across Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and International Supply Chain (ISC) services. You will be responsible for leading a team of Sea Logistics Sales Representatives, winning new customers, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

How you create impact

• Develop and implement sales plans to meet business targets, focusing on acquiring new customers
• Lead, coach, and motivate the Sea Logistics Sales Representatives to achieve or exceed sales goals
• Build a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities to drive business growth
• Enable the team to act as consultants, offering end-to-end solutions using our services and digital platform
• Facilitate implementation of new business with Customer Care Locations and ensure seamless handoffs
• Oversee development and maintenance of strong customer relationships and satisfaction
• Monitor and report on sales performance and provide accurate forecasts
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations
• Promote sharing of best practices and encourage innovative selling approaches
• Manage and grow a designated portfolio of accounts while shaping a motivated and ambitious team culture

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What we would like you to bring

• 5+ years' of sales leadership experience
• 7+ years' experience in freight forwarding, preferably in sea logistics
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing sales teams over multiple locations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel within the Central Canada region

What's in it for you 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. Please note that the internal title for this role is "Sea Logistics Sales Manager".

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.

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