- Company: Kuehne+Nagel
- Location: Nashville, Davidson County
- Full Time
- Nashville, Davidson County
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Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Director of Sea Logistics Business Development to join our team in Nashville, Davidson County. This full-time leadership role offers the opportunity to drive growth in maritime logistics while building and managing strategic partnerships that strengthen ocean freight operations and global supply chain networks.
About the Role
As Director of Sea Logistics Business Development, you will lead the expansion of our sea freight and shipping services across regional and national markets. This position combines business development strategy, client relationship management, and operational leadership to capture new opportunities in the competitive maritime logistics sector.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute business development strategies to increase market share in sea logistics and ocean freight services
- Identify, pursue, and close new customer accounts and partnerships across the Nashville region and beyond
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key shipping clients and logistics partners
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver customized maritime shipping solutions that meet complex customer requirements
- Analyze market trends and competitive positioning to uncover growth opportunities in ocean freight and sea transportation
- Collaborate with operations, sales, and service teams to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence
- Monitor industry developments and regulatory changes affecting maritime shipping and international logistics
What We're Looking For
- Proven track record in business development, sales leadership, or logistics management, ideally with sea freight or maritime shipping experience
- Strong ability to identify and pursue high-value business opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry
- Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills with enterprise and mid-market clients
- Strategic thinking and P&L management experience at the director or senior manager level
- Knowledge of global supply chains, ocean freight services, or international shipping is a significant advantage
- Based in or willing to work in the Nashville, Davidson County area
About Kuehne+Nagel
Kuehne+Nagel is a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, providing air freight, sea freight, contract logistics, and integrated solutions to thousands of companies worldwide. We power global commerce by connecting businesses with reliable, efficient maritime and shipping services.
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Tennessee, officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. Accor
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Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
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Median household income in Davidson County: $75,664 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Typical climate: average high 69°F / low 48°F year-round (summers around 87°F, winters around 29°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (18.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,578/mo (1BR) · $1,730/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 128m (420 ft)
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- Role Director of Sea Logistics Business Development
- Employer Kuehne+nagel
- Location Nashville, Davidson County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 5, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-08
- Country context US
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- Hacker News — Job-seekers are dodging AI interviewers
- Hacker News — The Future of Semiconductor Freight – By Dr. Ian Cutress
- Hacker News — Flexport is rescinding a bunch of signed offer letters
- Hacker News — Flexport CEO resigns a year after joining logistics company
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