International Supply Chain Business Development Manager

Join Kuehne + Nagel’s International Supply Chain (ISC) Team and Help Shape the Future of Global Logistics

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.

We’re looking for a strategic, customer-focused sales professional to drive growth, design solutions, and elevate our service offerings.

Kuehne + Nagel is seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager to join our Sea Logistics ISC team. If you're passionate about global supply chains, solution design, and driving commercial growth, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. As ISC Business Development Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation across our international supply chain services. You’ll lead strategic initiatives focused on new business, upselling, and retention, while owning and prioritizing the ISC pipeline. Working closely with Sales and Global teams, you’ll design impactful solutions that blend operational excellence with cutting-edge technology.

How you create impact

• Design bespoke ISC solutions optimally balancing operational and technical capabilities
• Develop accurate commercial models and pricing strategies
• Create engaging marketing materials and the ability to present and showcase them
• Identify and design service proposals and set high grade standards
• Train and upskill Sales and Key Account teams in ISC services and value propositions
• Represent ISC NL in global and regional communities and product enhancement initiatives
• Use exceptional empathy and relationship-building skills
• Be skilled in solution selling and navigating long sales cycles

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum 3-5 years work experience in global commercial supply chain management
• Strong customer orientation and ability to anticipate customer needs
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels, fluent in English spoken and written. Any other additional language is a pré, by preference Dutch
• Proven commercial acumen, P&L management experience and affinity
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Deep understanding of visibility tools and value quantification/realization
• Entrepreneurial, result-driven mindset with a focus on innovation and growth
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed to support business development
• Profound knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What's in it for you

Working at Kuehne + Nagel means something different for every employee, which is why we offer an ambitious work environment where entrepreneurship, development, and progress are main priorities. In addition to an excellent salary, we offer a working from home policy, flexibility in working hours, a bonus, a lease car, and a good pension scheme. You have 24 vacation days and 3.5 ATV days, with the option to buy extra days through our personal employee budget. You start with an annual contract with the prospect of permanent employment. Kuehne + Nagel is a great place to work and is looking for reliable employees, which is why we screen our employees and request a VOG.

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.