It's more than a job As a Contract Logistics Specialist at KuehneNagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing this accurately, you contribute not only to the success of your team, but also to the daily operations and success of the warehouse and distribution centers. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At KuehneNagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine. ? National Contract Logistics Senior Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities within the consumer sector. This role involves developing strategic relationships with key clients, understanding their logistics needs, and delivering tailored solutions. Additionally, the manager collaborates with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction. On a strategic level this role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and activating a compelling multi-year commercial vertical plan for the consumer market. How you create impact Proactively build and expand professional networks; actively approach and engage potential leads. Prepare for and participate in industry events, trade shows, and networking functions. Conduct customer meetings to understand needs and present tailored solutions. Lead and contribute to commercial projects, including project organization, win planning, and proposal development. Manage and execute contract negotiations with clients and partners. Oversee internal commercial project management and ensure alignment with strategic goals.Act as the commercial lead in key projects, responsible for deal closure and contract signing. Validate all commercial offers from a financial perspective to ensure accuracy and profitability.Provide strategic advice and challenge financial and commercial approaches to optimize offers. Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics. What we would like you to bring You have at least a Bachelor's level of working and thinking (HBO-level). You have several years of experience in a similar role and working environment. You possess solid knowledge of contract logistics and understand how to perform under pressure with tight deadlines. You have strong commercial insight-you recognize opportunities and know how to seize them. You are resilient and solution-oriented; setbacks don't discourage you, but rather inspire you to turn them into new opportunities. You are fluent in English, Dutch is preferable. \LI-PY1 What's in it for you At KuehneNagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts. Who are we Logistics shapes our daily lives-from the goods we consume to the healthcare we need. At KuehneNagel, your day-to-day life goes beyond logistics; it supports the small and big moments of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong structure and a forward-looking vision, we offer a safe and stable environment where your career can make a real impact. Whether we're helping deliver vital medicines, developing sustainable transportation solutions, or supporting local charities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. 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.