Business Development Manager, Chinese Desk

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CMA CGM Group in Marseille seeks a Business Development Manager for the Chinese Desk to lead the sales team, grow cargo sales, and expand the customer base across Asia trades.

The role requires Mandarin, Thai, and English proficiency, plus proven leadership and travel readiness for client meetings and industry events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, or related sectors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a logistics, supply chain, or related field.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership to the sales team to maximize cargo sales and monitor performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase market share on targeted trade lanes.
• Drive the team to onboard new customers and diversify the client base.
• Support identification of market trends and customer needs for growth.
• Lead commercial visits and promote strategic services to clients.

Connaissances

Mandarin Chinese

Thai language

English language

Leadership

Client relationships

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Outils

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Business Development Manager, Chinese Desk

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.

JOB POSITION: Business Development Manager, Chinese Desk (Proficient in Chinese)

YOUR ROLE: As the Sales Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial success and expanding our presence in the market. You will be responsible for setting clear objectives, motivating your team, and ensuring the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the sales team to maximize cargo sales and consistently monitor team performance against targets.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to increase market share on targeted trade lanes, identify new business opportunities and expand our customer base.
• Drive the team to increase sales volumes across the current portfolio and proactively seek out and onboard new customers to diversify and strengthen our client network.
• Support the sales team in identifying emerging market trends, customer needs, and potential areas for commercial growth.
• Lead and participate in commercial visits, actively promoting and selling strategic services to both existing and prospective clients.
• Consolidate and update all commercial data, including customer feedback and complaints, using the CRM tool to ensure accurate and actionable insights.
• Encourage the adoption of value-added services such as e-commerce, insurance, credit card log, and intermodal solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with the Line Manager to implement targeted action plans for commercial development, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in the shipping line, freight forwarding, logistics, or related sectors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; specialization in logistics or supply chain management is highly preferred.

Professional Skills:

• Business-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and stroung command of Thai and English, both written and spoken.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Intra-Asia business dynamics, cultural norms, and operational practices.

Personal Qualities:

• Exceptional service orientation and interpersonal abilities, with a natural talent for building client relationships.
• Readiness to travel frequently for client meetings, networking, and participation in industry events.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong action and results-driven mindset, with adept problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team.
• Proficient computer literacy and adaptability to new technologies and digital platforms

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.