JOB DESCRIPTION It's more than a job When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. The Trade Development Manager is responsible for jointly analyzing market strategies with the commercial department to drive sales growth and expand market share within the Andean Cluster. How you create impact Maintain active communication with the regional TLM team to ensure timely rate negotiations, responses to rate requests, and rate availability on designated platforms. Conduct detailed analysis of cargo statistics (BO), monitoring volumes and supplier commitments to support decision-making and justification to Trade Managers and Regional Managers. Evaluate the local and international maritime market, identifying trends, opportunities, and volume shifts to inform strategic planning alongside country-level commercial departments. Negotiate spot ocean freight export rates and local charges in line with regional team guidelines and supplier agreements, supporting product strategy as defined by Trade Managers, Regional and Commercial Managers. What we would like you to bring Bachelor's degree in International Business or a related field. Commercial experience in freight forwarding and logistics services. Intermediate proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a business context. What's in it for you As Trade Development Manager, you’ll be at the helm of regional ocean freight strategy, driving negotiations, analyzing market dynamics, and fueling commercial growth. You’ll collaborate with key players—commercial teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders—to deliver competitive rates, deepen customer relationships, and unlock new opportunities. With your expertise in freight forwarding and keen understanding of local and global maritime trends, you'll transform insights into action and strategy into success. If navigating complexity and empowering trade is your calling, this is your sea to sail. Who we are Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.