About this role
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.
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At Kuehne+Nagel, we are looking for a commercially driven and customer-focused professional to support the growth of our Contract Logistics business across Ireland. In this role, you will build long-term customer partnerships, identify new business opportunities, and develop tailored logistics solutions that create value for our customers while contributing to business growth.
## How you create impact
- Identify, develop, and secure new Contract Logistics business opportunities across Ireland.
- Manage and grow relationships with existing customers to increase revenue and service adoption.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive prospecting and lead generation.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design customer-focused logistics solutions.
- Lead and support customer business reviews, ensuring follow-up actions are delivered.
- Manage tender processes, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, while supporting pricing discussions.
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, activity reports, and customer records.
- Conduct market research and provide commercial insights to support business development strategies.
## What we would like you to bring
- 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or customer solutions within logistics or supply chain management.
- Proven track record of identifying and winning new business opportunities.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of customer needs.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- High level of organizational and administrative skills.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland as required.
## What's in it for you
A career path at Kuehne+Nagel Ireland is fast-paced and exciting, with opportunities for growth and learning; internal advancement is encouraged throughout the organisation. We are a Great Place to Work for the 11th consecutive year, reflecting the culture amongst our amazing teams who strive to go above and beyond every day. We pride ourselves on Diversity & Inclusion. We love to reward our employees even more and below are some of our excellent offerings in our generous Benefits package:
- Annual Salary review
- Bonus/Profit Share
- Generous Annual Leave allowances – including additional Birthday & Wellness day
- Additional Service Days
- Paid Sick Leave
- Company Pension
- Healthcare plan
- Bike to work scheme
- Tax Saver Travel Scheme
- Financial Advisory initiatives
- Paid Family leaves
- Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance
- Program Wellbeing support
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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