Trade Manager Specialist Asia - Mediteranean (m/f/d) Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany | Frachttransport und Kundenservice | Vollzeit | SGI2143104 We are looking for a Trade Manager Specialist Asia - Mediteranean (m/f/d) to take on a challenging and evolving role based in Hamburg. Your Role As Trade Manager Specialist Asia - Mediteranean (m/f/d), you will lead initiatives between Asia and the Mediterranean. You’ll manage procurement, negotiate rates, optimize carrier allocation, and develop market-driven strategies. Strong logistics, negotiation, and English skills are essential. Your Responsibilities Develop KN volume (total Teu) and Yield (P/Np2 per Teu) on specifically allocated countries: Specific focus to improve profitable Market Share across all countries in Scope according to Roadmap 2026 targets Central procurement and overall coordination with specific nominated carriers for Container Services on the Asia/ISC – Mediteraneean - Asia Trade Develop best in class service / product in line with local (country/ location) Country and Market demand assuring competitive product portfolio for each country (carriers selection/s, allocation, pricing levels) Central negotiation of sea freight rates with specific nominated Carrier with clear scope on total cost ownership Allocation Management with nominated carriers and KN operational network Analysis of supply-demand market situation for the allocated countries Develop possible new procurement methodologies based on market rate predictivity by leveraging current and future KN capabilities and resources Support allocated countries / regions Implement go to market strategies with "on the field" Your Skills and Experiences Extensive experience in Freight Forwarding or Shipping Academic degree in Business Administration with focus on logistics or equivalent education is an advantage Operational/Commercial background is required Sea Logistics experience is required Strong analytical/negotiation and critical thinking skills. Excellent presentation and communication abilities. Good knowledge of excel and powerpoint Flexibility for business trips (national and international) Language skills: Proficiency in English is a must, Spanish and German proficiency is desirable. Further languages are an advantage Good Reasons to Join These are the benefits: • Health offers: Your health is important to us. That's why KuehneNagel supports you with concrete offers to improve the compatibility of family and career and to promote your health. • Professional and personal training opportunities: We want you to develop further and develop your potential. That's why we offer professional and personal training opportunities. • Modern workplace: At KuehneNagel, you can look forward to a modern working environment. • Employee discounts: As an employee at KuehneNagel, you benefit from discounts at numerous cooperation partners from the fashion, leisure, electronics, home & Co. sectors• Employee referral bonus: Employee referrals pay off Recommend KuehneNagel as an employer to your circle of friends and acquaintances and receive a bonus if you are successfully employed.