Job Description

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.


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We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Trade Development Manager to lead strategic initiatives. This role focuses on driving trade priorities, building growth pipelines, and shaping opportunities across existing and new business.

How you create impact

Strategic Development & Pipeline Building

Drive growth across priority trade lanes (focus on prepaid business) Build and manage pipelines for current and new opportunities Conduct market research to guide development in high-yield lanes Track execution and outcomes of strategic initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Align priorities with internal and external stakeholders Coordinate cross-functionally to support trade strategies Attend client meetings and travel for market intelligence

Commercial & Pricing Support

Support RFQs, spot quotes, and pricing implementation Identify market development and yield improvement opportunities

Market Intelligence & Performance Analysis

Analyze trade metrics (volumes, yields) Prepare market reports to inform strategy Collaborate with sales to convert insights into growth

What we would like you to bring

Strong organizational and time management skills Analytical and strategic thinking with data-driven approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to navigate and sell to diverse markets, cultures, and international business environments Ambitious and results-oriented mindset Willingness to travel for stakeholder and market engagement

What's in it for you

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regards to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

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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