Internship - Key Account Manager

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.

YOUR ROLE

As a member of the East-West Lines Corporate Desk, you will participate in the negotiation of key account tenders and ensure commercial and operational follow-up at the pricing level in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Customer Service.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

• As the main interface between Key Accounts and Shipping Lines for the negotiation of rates, you will ensure, through coordination and permanent control, the elaboration of CMA CGM's response to calls for tender.
• In addition, you will oversee the response for the global offer within the time limit with the Key Accounts and communicate the negotiated rates to the Lines.
• You will be the main contact for agents and customers for part of the commercial and operational follow-up, and you will remain the main source of information concerning the negotiated tariff offers.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• You are currently enrolled in a Master's degree programme at a business or engineering school in the field of commercial management, transport logistics or engineering.
• Ideally, you have some initial experience in commerce.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• You are comfortable in interpersonal relationships and have no difficulty communicating with all types of people.
• Your rigour, proactivity, autonomy and team spirit will enable you to easily adapt to this supportive team.
• A good appearance and punctuality are essential, as you will be in direct contact with customers in person.

Find out more about CMA CGM Group's Sustainable Development approach and net zero carbon emissions by 2050 ambition.
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