It's more than a jobWith a sales career at Kuehne+Nagel, you'll drive long‑term business success by mastering sales strategies, nurturing customer relationships and identifying new opportunities. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work is about more than we imagine.Step into a role where strategy meets impactAs Global Contract Logistics Customer Development Manager Technology, you'll shape global direction and elevate strategic customer partnerships across the Technology landscape, with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the United States.How you create impactThis role drives global business development for Kuehne+Nagel's Contract Logistics portfolio within the Technology vertical, encompassing the Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, and High‑Tech sectors. It leads complex multi‑country commercial engagements, develops long‑term strategic customer partnerships, and serves as the senior commercial owner for selected global and strategic accounts. The position ensures proactive account management and business retention for key customers, and contributes to product development as well as marketing and communication initiatives.Define and execute global business development strategies for the Technology Vertical within Contract Logistics, aligned with Kuehne+Nagel's overall growth ambitionsLead high value, complex, and multi‑country sales pursuits for warehousing, distribution, and value‑added logistics solutions in production/manufacturing logistics, aftermarket and spare parts, and finished goodsDrive new business acquisition, provide RFP visibility/pipeline management with a strong focus on solution‑led, consultative sellingOwn opportunity qualification, bid strategy, governance, and executive alignment for strategic dealsDefine and develop the strategy for the Technology Vertical in alignment with the Global Head of Technology Vertical and other KN stakeholdersActive account management for selected global accounts where you will act as center of gravity and main interface for our customers. Overall account ownership includes identifying opportunities, developing and defining solutions with the KN teams, negotiating, and contract signing for both new projects and renewal of existing businessBuild and maintain relationships on various levels throughout the customer organisation (up to C‑level)Support countries with know‑how and best practice sharingContinuously review our product offering and compare with the needs of the industryWhat we would like you to bring15+ years of experience with a strong record of securing and managing large‑scale, multi‑country warehousing and distribution contractsProven expertise in global or strategic account management within large, matrix‑driven organisationsDeep operational understanding of Contract Logistics, ideally gained through project implementation, operational leadership, engineering, business development, or customer management rolesStrong knowledge of complex manufacturing and aftermarket environments, ideally within the aerospace and defence sectors; essential experience in supply chain/fulfilment, with added value from exposure to battery or cloud logisticsNaturally curious and highly motivated, with a strong passion for technology innovation in warehousing and distributionDigitally fluent, leveraging advanced applications and AI‑enabled tools to drive commercial and operational performanceStrategic and customer‑centric thinker with strong ownership, analytical strength, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous environmentsSolid financial acumen, including P&L management and contracting expertiseFluent in English; additional languages are an advantage, with the flexibility and willingness to travel globallyWhat's in it for youAt Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI‑hybridKuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment).Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. 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