Internship Business Development Asia Pacific

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:
Internship
- Business Development Asia Pacific Req ID:
588742 Posting Start Date:
01/10/2026 Marseille, 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.

YOUR ROLE

Join ZEBOX, the international innovation accelerator founded by CMA CGM Group, and contribute to the development of our startup and corporate partner ecosystem across the Asia-Pacific region.
As a Business Development Intern, you will support the identification of innovative startups, develop strategic partnerships and coordinate innovation initiatives across APAC.
Working at the intersection of business, technology and innovation, you will help connect promising startups with ZEBOX and CMA CGM Group's business needs.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Startup scouting & ecosystem development :

Identify, engage with and qualify innovative startups relevant to ZEBOX and CMA CGM Group's strategic priorities
Develop and maintain our startup ecosystem database and CRM
Support ZEBOX's communication and engagement initiatives targeting startups across the APAC region
Conduct market intelligence and analyze emerging technologies and innovation trends

Business development & strategic partnerships

Support the planning and coordination of activities with existing corporate partners
Identify and map potential partners across APAC, including accelerators, incubators, institutions, investors and consulting firms
Contribute to business development initiatives and prepare commercial presentations and pitch decks
Support the development of strategic relationships within the regional innovation ecosystem

Innovation projects & events

Contribute to the organization of innovation challenges, startup calls for applications and industry conferences
Coordinate online and in-person events targeting the APAC ecosystem
Support project coordination, event planning and budget monitoring

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

You are pursuing a Master's degree in Business, Engineering or Innovation, ideally with a dual business and technical background
You have previous experience in business development, startups or project management
You have a strong interest in the Asia-Pacific region, maritime transport, logistics and emerging technologies
You are fluent in English;
Mandarin is a strong plus
You are familiar with CRM tools (ideally Airtable), market research and pitch deck preparation
You are proactive, dynamic, adaptable and open-minded, with strong communication and organizational skills.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

Location:
Marseille, France
Contract:
Internship
Duration:
6 months
Travel:
Potential business trips to Asia, depending on performance and business needs

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