Reefer and Healthcare Route Development Manager in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about Reefer & Healthcare in Sea Logistics? We’re seeking a dynamic professional to take on a customer-facing role and join our team in Birmingham, UK.

Your Role

As our Reefer and Healthcare Route Development Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with Sales and Operations, driving growth by bringing in new business and maintaining existing relationships. Your expertise will encompass all aspects of the reefer product, making you the go-to subject matter expert. Plus, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to promote and develop our UK presence through constant interaction with key overseas partners, including regular travel to respective territories.

Your Responsibilities

• Business development of reefer Sea logistics- collaborate with all levels of the sales organisation on key opportunities;

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve growth targets in Reefer Sea Logistics;

• Aim for a targeted number of client visits each month;

• Foster and maintain relationships with overseas partners, including pipeline development and lead creation;

• Conduct regular reviews of market sector strategy, new business opportunity and value creation, inclusive of working closely with the Global team to ensure agreed targets are achieved;

• Engage closely with the Pharma team, delivering customized solutions;

• Ensure effective implementation of key client requirements, linking them to operational success.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Strong business development experience;

• Knowledge of sea logistics and the Reefer products;

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

• Good communication skills at all levels (verbal, written and presentation);

• Strengths in building relationships across customer, industry sectors and operational functions;

• Innovator; experience in creating value based propositions and new ways of working to delight customer experience and deliver ROI value to the company;

• Experience of gathering and interpreting business needs and offering suitable solutions;

• Full driver’s license with flexibility to travel nationally and overseas.

Good Reasons to Join

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.

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.