Sea Logistics Sales Representative

About the Role

Joining Kuehne+Nagel's Freight Forwarding team, you will play a pivotal role in handling the transportation of goods, streamlining processes, and fulfilling promises made to customers. Whether shipping medicines, toys, or vital machinery parts, your efforts enable meaningful moments worldwide. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution is impactful in multiple ways.

As a Sea Logistics Sales Representative, your primary responsibility is generating new business opportunities focusing on SME customers. You must have an in-depth, current understanding of trade lanes, including geography, service offerings such as sailings and transit times, regulatory documentation, local standards, operational needs, and the types of commodities commonly traded on these routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business leads targeting SME clients.
• Collaborate with Customer Care Managers to determine pricing strategies.
• Create and submit price quotations utilizing online tools.
• Exhibit expert knowledge of Sea Logistics products and trade lanes.
• Deliver presentations on principal Sea Logistics offerings.
• Analyze competitor pricing and product information in the marketplace.
• Report customer complaints to the Customer Care Team promptly.
• Coordinate with Customer Care during onboarding to ensure comprehensive information handover.
• Maintain customer data accurately in CoreLOG.
• Execute CRM-related tasks and continuously review customer portfolios with Customer Care and management.
• Successfully close sales deals with customers.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a bachelor's degree as minimum educational qualification.
• Over 5 years of proven professional experience in field sales within the logistics or forwarding industry.
• Exemplify reliability, trustworthiness, and professionalism.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with the ability to operate independently and organize tasks effectively.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and native-level Turkish proficiency.
• Proficient in general computing, especially Microsoft Office suite.
• Hold a valid driving license and be willing to travel as required.

Benefits and Work Environment

Kuehne+Nagel fosters a team-oriented culture while granting autonomy in managing your work and success path. Represent a global market leader in logistics, delivering comprehensive products and services. The company supports continual professional growth through numerous development opportunities.

Company Overview

Kuehne+Nagel is a global logistics leader shaping everyday life—from the goods we consume to critical healthcare supplies. Working here means your role contributes beyond logistics, impacting significant moments worldwide. The firm offers a secure, stable environment dedicated to career impact and community support.

Additional Information

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