Job Description

It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
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As our Business Development Specialist, you'll manage the end-to-end business development process from opportunity tracking, proposal creation, and tender submission to client engagement, while ensuring compliance with company policies and delivering high-quality outputs.
How you create impact
In this role, you will be a key driver in growing our Contract Logistics business in Singapore. You will:

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities, managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing.
• Prepare compelling proposals, tender submissions, and presentations that meet client needs and set us apart in the market.
• Act as the coordination hub for marketing activities, industry events, and promotional campaigns that raise our brand profile.
• Capture market intelligence, analyse trends, and recommend strategies to strengthen our competitive position.
• Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development within the contract logistics or warehousing industry, with 2 years covering the full CL RFQ-to-contract-award cycle.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail, and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; CRM or tender management system experience is a plus.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, with the flexibility to travel for business needs.

What's in it for you

• A strategic role with direct influence on business growth in a key market.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression in a global logistics leader.
• Exposure to high-impact projects, tenders, and strategic partnerships.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture that values initiative and innovation.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

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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