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Kuehne+Nagel National Key Account Manager in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Join Kuehne + Nagel Netherlands as a Key Account Manager part of the Sales organisation. Your unique skills and expertise will drive growth in the dynamic logistics market. Be part of a successful commercial team within our international network.
Je functie
As a Key Account Manager, you'll act as a strategic consultant, understanding customer needs and proposing value-adding solutions to build lasting partnerships. Based in the Netherlands, you'll manage local and international customers across various sectors including high tech, aerospace, industrials, automotive, consumer, and healthcare. Your portfolio will be tailored to your expertise.
Je verantwoordelijkheden
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, acting as the main point of contact.
Focus on business development within the National Sales Team to grow market share in the Netherlands.
Engage with new and existing accounts, building strategic relationships and bringing new business on board.
Plan and execute key account strategies, including value propositions and positioning in tenders.
Identify new opportunities to expand business and solutions, maintaining a robust pipeline and high closing ratio.
Conduct regular review sessions to update customers on strategies, priorities, and continuous improvement solutions.
Coordinate with virtual account teams to ensure global customer representation and share best practices.
Monitor and control monthly performance metrics, taking immediate action on deviations and ensuring smooth handover of new business to operations.
Jouw skills en ervaringen
Academic degree, ideally in logistics
Strong leadership skills for driving key account initiatives and team direction
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Key Account Manager or Strategic Business Development Manager in logistics, preferably in freight forwarding
Knowledge of Sea, Air, and Road Logistics services and related solutions (customs, intermodal, contract logistics, integrated logistics)
Strategic mindset for developing long-term customer solutions with continuous improvement
Ability to foster team engagement and build a collaborative global community
Proficiency in English and Dutch
Redenen om bij ons te komen werken
At Kuehne + Nagel Netherlands, you can hone your relationship management and business skills within a dynamic Sales team. We offer extensive training, competitive pay, and global career opportunities. Employees enjoy creative freedom, responsibility, and international exposure. Benefits include a competitive salary with bonus, company car, iPhone, laptop, 24 vacation days plus 3.5 additional days, flexible work options (2-3 days remote), excellent pension, and health insurance discounts. You'll start with an annual contract, with the potential for permanency. Join us for a long-term career and help us #winthefuture. Our Key Account Managers say, “It is impossible not to succeed here” and “If you have an idea, people make space to explore it.” Note: We screen WLS and require a Certificate of Good Conduct.
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.
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