Business Development Manager Permanent

We are looking for a Business Development Manager for the Perishables division in the Air Logistics department based at Schiphol.

Your Role

As a Business Development Manager at Kuehne+Nagel, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic growth initiatives for our perishables logistics solutions. You will identify new business opportunities, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and drive revenue growth in the perishables sector. Your role will be crucial in expanding our market presence and delivering innovative logistics solutions to our clients in the perishables industry.

Your Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategic business development plans for the perishables division
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the perishables sector
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers in target companies
• Creating and presenting comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to client needs
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of proposed solutions
• Leading complex contract negotiations and managing the full sales cycle
• Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities

Your Skills and Experiences

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in logistics or perishables sector
• Proven track record of achieving significant sales targets and growing business portfolios
• Strong understanding of air freight logistics and perishables supply chain requirements
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Fluent in English, Dutch is an advantage
• Willingness to travel within the region
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Good Reasons to Join 

We offer you a challenging position in a dynamic working environment in which development and progress are important. You will join an ambitious and energetic team. We work in a flexible working schedule whereas your private life- work balance is optimal. You will start with an annual contract, and if everyone is satisfied, resulting in a permanent employment afterwards. In addition to an marktconform salary, we also offer a good pension scheme and travel allowance. You will have 24 vacation days and 3.5 atv days and you have the option to buy additional days. Kuehne + Nagel is a good and reliable company, therefor a VOG + VGB is requested at the start.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 80,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams with regard to people with disabilities. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.