Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
Key Account Manager – Project Cargo
You will be responsible for driving the commercial development and coordination of Project Cargo activities (Out of Gauge & Breakbulk) across multiple industrial verticals (Energy, Infrastructure, Rolling, Industrial Projects).Your mission is to animate a global network of agencies and sales teams, while managing a portfolio of strategic clients (BCOs and Freight Forwarders), ensuring alignment between market opportunities and CMA CGM’s maritime network capabilities.You will act as a central interface between Head Office, Regions, and Local Agencies, bringing market intelligence, structuring commercial approaches, and supporting complex project opportunities.In parallel, you will contribute to internal strategic initiatives, including pricing logic, research tools, and business development methodologies.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
1. Multi-Vertical Development & Key Account Management
Manage a portfolio of strategic accounts across different verticals (OEMs, EPCs, industrial players, forwarders)Structure and deploy vertical-specific strategies (Wind, Power, Rolling, Yachting…)Identify decision-makers and project pipelines within key clients and ecosystemsBuild account plans including growth targets, tender strategies, and routing optimizationSupport major RFQs and project bids with tailored solutions (OOG/BBK, multimodal, service design)Strengthen CMA CGM positioning as a project cargo expert through client engagement and industry events
2. Network Animation & Commercial Coordination
Animate and coordinate a global network of agencies and sales representatives across key tradesDrive visibility on pipeline, strategic opportunities, and project developments across regionsEnsure alignment between Sales, Trade, Pricing, and Operations to deliver competitive and executable offersSupport local teams on complex OOG / Breakbulk shipments (feasibility, routing, service selection)Develop and monitor performance dashboards (TEUs OOG, BBK volumes, win ratio, vertical performance)Lead internal reviews and contribute to Quarterly Business Reviews with key regions and clients
3. Market Expertise & Maritime Network Understanding
Develop a strong understanding of project cargo market dynamics (flows, commodities, competitors)Leverage knowledge of CMA CGM’s maritime network (services, rotations, gateways, constraints) to optimize our developmentIdentify gaps between market needs and current network capabilities and propose improvementsSupport internal teams in translating commercial opportunities into operationally viable solutions
4. Strategic Projects, Tools & Pricing Contribution
Participate in cross-functional workshops on pricing strategy, research tools, and business development frameworksContribute to the improvement of internal tools (quoting platforms, data analytics...)Promote data-driven decision making and improve visibility on opportunity qualification and prioritizationContribute to digitalization initiatives aiming at increasing commercial efficiency and scalability
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Postgraduate degree in International Trade, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Management5+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, or project cargo environmentStrong understanding of Project Cargo markets (OOG / Breakbulk / Industrial Projects)Good knowledge of maritime network organization (services, trades, routing constraints)Proven ability to animate international networks and work in a matrix organizationStrong commercial acumen with experience in complex negotiations and tender managementAnalytical mindset with ability to structure insights and translate them into actionExcellent communication skills and stakeholder management (internal & external)Fluent in English
Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !
The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion".
Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025.
CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin).
Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.
