National Sea Logistics Route Development Manager

It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. Challenge your talent and come onboard to live an extraordinary experience. Are you ready to ignite the future of logistics together? This is an internal and external customer facing role to develop and promote the growth of sea freight business from the respective transatlantic trade lane through a focused approach collaborating with and supporting sales and operations. You will be subject matter expert of all aspects of the designated trade lanes encompassing all elements of market knowledge and expertise. You will also promote and develop the UK with overseas partners on the designated trade lane through a structured and constant interaction including regular overseas travel to the respective territories. The role will be targeted on overall development of the designated Route in terms of both Volume (TEU+CBM) and Profit (GP) development. ThIs role is National so you can be based all over UK willing to commute to one of our offices.How you create impact

• Lead and support joint client visits, sharing market insights and driving new business opportunities
• Collaborate across sales and operations to develop trade lane strategies aligned with growth targets
• Maintain service excellence by monitoring KPIs and conducting regular customer business reviews
• Strengthen relationships with overseas partners and internal stakeholders to support global logistics goals
• Guide local teams and managers through regular reviews, coaching, and operational alignment
• Partner with pricing and sales teams to improve quote conversions and ensure profitable sourcing
• Analyze market trends and sector strategies to identify new opportunities and drive expansion
• Represent the business through national and international travel, fostering engagement and visibility
What we would like you to bring
• Experience in sea logistics and solid understanding of industry dynamics
• Strong prioritization skills and comfort working with ambiguity and shifting demands
• Proven business acumen with solid financial and commercial awareness
• Creative thinker with a track record of innovation and value-driven solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities across all levels
What's in it for you If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.Company Car: Enjoy a hassle-free commute with a company car.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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.


• Experience in sea logistics and solid understanding of industry dynamics
• Strong prioritization skills and comfort working with ambiguity and shifting demands
• Proven business acumen with solid financial and commercial awareness
• Creative thinker with a track record of innovation and value-driven solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing abilities across all levels
  
  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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.