Global Key Account Management Senior Specialist Project Cargo

Dirigé par Rodolphe Saadé, le Groupe CMA CGM, un leader mondial du transport maritime et de la logistique, dessert plus de 420 ports dans le monde sur 5 continents. Avec sa filiale CEVA Logistics, et sa division de fret aérien CMA CGM AIR CARGO, le Groupe CMA CGM innove constamment pour proposer à ses clients une offre complète et toujours plus performante grâce à de nouvelles solutions maritimes, terrestres, aériennes et logistiques.

Engagé dans la transition énergétique du transport maritime et pionnier dans l’utilisation de carburants alternatifs, le Groupe CMA CGM s’est fixé un objectif de Net Zéro Carbone d’ici 2050.

À travers la Fondation CMA CGM, le Groupe agit également face à des crises humanitaires nécessitant une réponse d’urgence en mobilisant l’expertise maritime et logistique du Groupe pour acheminer partout dans le monde du matériel humanitaire.

Présent dans 160 pays via son réseau de plus de 400 bureaux et 750 entrepôts, le Groupe emploie 155 000 personnes dans le monde, dont 4 000 à Marseille où est situé son siège social.

Notre mission : lutter pour des échanges maritimes et logistiques mondiaux plus respectueux.

Parce que nous jouons un rôle central dans l’animation des échanges mondiaux, nous devons créer de la valeur pour notre environnement, nos clients et nos collaborateurs. Une ambition qui repose sur cinq piliers stratégiques pour notre Groupe. La recherche d’équilibre et d’interaction entre chaque pilier constitue le socle de notre croissance, indispensable pour poursuivre durablement notre développement.

Nos cinq piliers stratégiques :

• Poursuivre le développement maritime ;
• Apporter des solutions logistiques ;
• Accélérer l’innovation et la digitalisation ;
• Développer de nouvelles solutions adaptées à nos clients et plus respectueuses de l’environnement ;
• Accompagner nos collaborateurs à chaque étape de leur parcours professionnel au sein du Groupe.

Pour en savoir plus sur le Groupe CMA CGM , rendez-vous sur :

Job Title:
Global Key Account Management Senior Specialist
- Project Cargo Req ID:
593430 Posting Start Date:
27/10/2026 Marseille
- Tour Jacques Saade, FRA 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?
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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
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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
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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 scalabilityWHO 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 !