Trade Executive, NEA to MEG

Led by Rodolphe Saade, 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.

Role Overview
In this role, you will work closely with your manager and be responsible for trade development across North East Asia (Japan, Taiwan, and Korea) to the Middle East Gulf region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather market feedback, analyse data, and support the development of pricing policies.
• Monitor and adjust pricing strategies in line with market trends, competitor activities, and management's rate policies.
• Process pricing and rate enquiries from agencies covering the North East Asia to Middle East Gulf trade lane.
• Implement strategies to maximise revenue, profitability, and vessel utilisation.
• Monitor weekly performance and prepare forecasts.
• Drive sales performance, volume targets, and budget achievement among agencies.
• Set origin port allocations (COA) and sales targets by country and customer (CSA) in line with the approved budget.
• Manage pricing and marketing systems.
• Participate in the annual budget planning process

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a commercial or trade role within the shipping industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in data analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Why Join CMA CGM

• Be part of a global leader in shipping and logistics with ambitious growth plans.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and regional exposure.

..This role is open for local employment only

..Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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