Area Contract Logistics Business Development Manager

Job description

It's more than a job As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade. ‎ &#13; You will be part of our Contract Logistics team, adding your leadership expertise + skills to the delivery of Business Growth. How you create impact &#13; Your primary objective will be to develop existing or new Contract Logistics business by coordinating all business development actions + triggering opportunities for larger accounts at a country or cluster level. You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with our current commercial policy while focusing on the following key objectives; • To develop + manage a sizeable pipeline of opportunities, actively driving each opportunity through the entire Customer Engagement CycleTo lead commercial negotiations + create high quality business proposals • To actively develop + maintain customer contacts along with a network of prospects • To actively network + link with other colleagues (Subject matter experts, Vertical Specialists, Account Managers) at every level of the organisation, from global to regional to country • To highlight achievements in the business development space using a variety of dynamic tools • To capture + manage business + market intelligence, ensuring the communication of same to key stakeholders • To drive + roll-out yearly business development plans What we would like you to bring &#13; • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Contract Logistics or 3PL business development, preferably in a country or cluster-level role. • Preferred candidate who have strong knowledge in the Chennai region • Proven track record of winning new business and developing key accounts • Deep understanding of warehouse and distribution operations, including solution design and cost modeling • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills • Ability to manage complex sales cycles with multiple stakeholders • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills What's in it for you &#13; At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact—on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to: • 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 <