Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Chicago branch is looking for a new National Road Logistics Sales Team Leader to join our Road Logistics team!

Your Role

We're seeking a motivated Lead Sales Development Representative to join our dynamic sales team. In this role, you'll lead a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to drive new business opportunities and expand our customer base. You'll play a crucial role in identifying potential customers, engaging prospects, and qualifying leads for our sales team.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales representatives to develop andimplement effective prospect communications within various verticals.

• Initiatediscussions with key decision-makers at targeted prospect accounts, focusing ontheir specific business needs.

• Generate qualifiedleads and schedule sales appointments to increase business closing rates byproviding sales with well qualified, ready-to-engage leads.

• Utilize coldcalling and/or lead generation experience to engage with a high daily volume ofpotential clients.

• Help build ourSales Development Representative team to support road development.

• Provide insightinto tools/technology needed to expedite the lead generation process.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Minimum 2+ years of experience within road logistics, business development and leadership skills.

• Exceptional organizational,prioritization, and time management skills.

• Results-oriented with a strongcommitment to customer satisfaction.

• Positive attitude with excellentproblem-solving abilities.

• Professional demeanor with strongactive listening skills.

• Experience managing a high volume ofinbound leads.

• Familiarity with industries such asRetail, Food & Beverage, Automotive, or Chemicals is a plus.

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.

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.