Sea Logistics Sales Representative - Ludhiana

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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You will be joining our Customer Care Team to add your expertise + skills to the delivery of customer excellence.

You will focus on developing + diversifying business in line with financial + volume targets.

How you create impact

To own, monitor + drive all sales activities for (i.e. prepare quotation) customers within your control, ensuring prospects are identified, qualified + nurtured through the sales pipeline so as to close profitable + sustainable customer deals.

To align your sales efforts with Customer Care Location (CCL) Managers, Pricing + Sea Logistics Business Development teams, including pricing decisions.

To monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing + products.

To report customer feedback to the CCL team, supporting resolutions as required.

To align with CCL colleagues when onboarding new customers.

To maintain + update the most relevant customer information in internal systems.

To regularly review customer portfolios with the CCL Managers + team.

To focus on customer engagement, satisfaction, retention + reactivation through high levels of service quality in close collaboration with the CCL.

What we would like you to bring

3–5 years of experience in Sea Freight Sales or Business Development within the freight forwarding industry.

Strong knowledge of sea freight products, trade lanes, pricing, and shipping solutions.

Proven track record in generating new business, managing customer accounts, and achieving sales targets.

Experience preparing quotations, negotiating rates, and closing profitable customer deals.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders.

Experience working closely with Pricing, Customer Care, and Operations to deliver customer solutions.

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify market opportunities and monitor competitor activities.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and CRM/system management skills with a customer-focused approach.

What's in it for you

Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.

People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.

Learning & Development: Grow with us personally and professionally through world-class training and career pathways.

Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.

Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.

Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

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.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

Contact

Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team

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