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Kuehne+Nagel Transatlantic Field Sales in United Kingdom
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Transatlantic Sea Logistics Field Sales Representative to join team in the UK.
Your Role
The Transatlantic Focused Field Sales is national role that predominantly focus on new business in the Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) segment for Export and Import. They are part of our Trade Team and reports directly to the Trade Manager. The ideal candidate has a thorough, up to date and in-depth understanding of the Transatlantic market in terms of the geography of the trade and the service offerings such as sailings, transit times, reliability, specific country documentation regulations, local standards, operational requirements, as well as the type of industry/goods/commodity traded on the particular routes. The Transatlantic Field Sales Representative will spend most of the time in customer-facing activities, hunting for new business and they work hand in hand with the Trade team to identify and follow up on sales leads and develop new opportunities, whilst also working alongside Customer Care teams to assist delivery of excellence in customer support.
Your Responsibilities
Generating new business opportunities with a clear focus on SME
Taking pricing decision in alignment with the relevant stakeholders
Preparing and submitting quotations to the customers
Delivering presentations about our main Sea Logistics products
Monitoring competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing & products.
Reporting customer complaints to the Customer Care team a& aligning with them when on-boarding new customers
Performing the related CRM tasks/activities
Attending customer events, exhibitions and meetings ( internal & external)
Your Skills and Experiences
Previous Experience in a Sea Logistics Field Sales
Knowledge of Transatlantic market is highly advantageous
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Business and commercial acumen.
The ability and desire to work with ambiguity and varied priorities; strong prioritisation skills are a must.
Ability to be creative, challenge the norms and try new ideas.
Role is national and International Travel may be required to support development
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.