- Location: MIssissauga, Ontario
- Job Type: Full time
About NUERA:
NUERA Logistics is a well-established supply chain solutions provider with distribution channels and an office network that span North America, Europe, and Asia. We view transportation challenges as opportunities to demonstrate industry expertise, competitive rate structure and professionalism. Our client retention record is a testament to our exceptional customer relations, while our employee enthusiasm is a reflection of our corporate culture and values.
Position Summary:
The Transatlantic Route & Partner Development Manager is a high-impact role designed for an individual who specializes in building and scaling international freight partnerships. This is not a shipment management role; it is a strategic growth position focused on developing global agency relationships that generate consistent transatlantic freight volume and margin.
In this role, you will be responsible for expanding NUERA’s international partner network, particularly across Europe and key global markets, and converting those relationships into sustained freight flow between Europe and North America. You will play a key role in strengthening NUERA’s transatlantic trade lanes and supporting the company’s continued global expansion.
NUERA already has a strong operational foundation, including established North American infrastructure, active global partnerships, and a robust carrier and pricing network. This role is focused on scaling those lanes, increasing volume, and improving profitability through strategic partner development and relationship-driven growth.
Essential Functions:
- Develop, expand, and maintain relationships with international freight forwarders and agency partners across Europe and global markets.
- Identify and onboard high-value producing partners capable of generating consistent transatlantic freight volume.
- Strengthen existing international relationships to increase lane performance and shipment consistency.
- Generate inbound and outbound freight through a structured global partner network.
- Increase lane density across Europe ↔ North America trade routes.
- Convert partner relationships into repeatable and scalable gross margin opportunities.
- Identify and target high-value trade flows aligned with company growth strategy.
- Collaborate with internal pricing, operations, and sales teams to align service levels, capacity, and pricing strategy.
- Position NUERA as a preferred North American partner within global agency networks.
- Monitor performance of trade lanes and identify opportunities for expansion and optimization.
- Support strategic decision-making related to international market development and partner selection.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of international freight forwarding or global business development experience
- Industry certifications (CIFFA, FIATA, APICS) considered an asset
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- 3 Proven experience in international freight forwarding (Air & Ocean)
- Strong background in business development, partner management, or agency sales
- Established network of international freight forwarders (preferred)
- Deep understanding of transatlantic trade lanes and global logistics flows
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Ability to convert relationships into consistent revenue-generating freight volume
- Understanding of Incoterms, carrier networks, and international forwarding practices
- Ability to work independently in a performance-driven environment
- Strong communication, commercial thinking, and strategic execution skills
- Ability to identify high-value trade opportunities and act quickly
Work Conditions:
- Climate controlled office environment (desk/computer work)
- Occasional meetings with international partners (virtual or in-person)
Job Type
- Permanent, Full-time
- Onsite
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Company gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule
- 40 hours per week
- 8-hour shift
Salary
- $80-90,000/yr + performance-based incentives (aligned with revenue and lane growth contribution)
Use of Artificial Intelligence:
NUERA uses artificial intelligence in our hiring practices when setting required questions in our pre-screening of resumes when an applicant applies using LinkedIn and Indeed. You will work closely with clients, carriers, agents, and internal teams to manage the full logistics process; from booking and documentation to delivery and billing, while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.
Retention of Application:
NUERA Logistics Inc. will retain or arrange for the retention of every publicly advertised job posting and any associated application form for a period of three years after public access to the posting is removed.