CEO Office Advisor

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM in Marseille is looking for someone to prepare the Chairman’s meetings with key stakeholders in the maritime and logistics sector. This role involves drafting briefing notes, coordinating input from local offices, and producing daily press summaries.

The ideal candidate will have strong synthesis and writing skills, proficiency in French and English, and the ability to navigate high-level interactions. Knowledge of economic ecosystems is essential for this position, which requires autonomy and initiative.

Qualifications

• Strong synthesis and writing skills with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to interact with senior executives in a demanding environment.
• Excellent command of French and English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing notes for the Chairman’s meetings.
• Coordinate with Group local offices and consolidate input.
• Produce daily press reviews and concise article summaries.
• Draft strategic briefing documents and issue notes.

Skills

Synthesis and writing skills

Analytical mindset

Interaction with senior executives

Command of French and English

Knowledge of economic ecosystems

Job description

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, you will prepare the Chairman’s meetings with key economic stakeholders and strategic partners (clients, investors, corporate executives, suppliers, industrial partners, transport and logistics players, startups, financial institutions), as well as institutional stakeholders (French, European, and international actors).

You will produce concise briefing notes based on daily monitoring of economic, geopolitical, and business issues, as well as the consolidation of key information from the Group’s activities (maritime transport, logistics, and media).

You will work in tandem with another person also responsible for preparing the Chairman’s meetings.

What are you going to do?

1. Preparation of briefing notes

You will draft briefing documents for the Chairman’s meetings with:

• Corporate executives (clients, suppliers, industrial partners, investors)
• Operational leaders across the sector (port terminals, shipping lines, freight forwarders, logistics providers, media, IT, AI)
• Representatives of professional organisations, industry federations, and chambers of commerce where relevant
• Startups
• Financial institutions (banks, investment funds)
• International strategic partners and industrial networks
• French public officials (ministers, members of parliament, elected representatives)
• European public officials
• International authorities (heads of state, ministers, diplomats)

You will identify, request, and consolidate relevant information from all Group entities to ensure a complete, consistent, and up-to-date view of the Group’s activities and footprint relevant to each meeting, including:

• Business divisions (shipping lines, port terminals, air freight, land logistics)
• Support functions (public affairs, communications, institutional relations, foundation, media entities)
• Regional representatives and country General Managers worldwide

2. Coordination with Group local offices

Identify and consolidate input from Group divisions, local offices, and subsidiaries regarding ongoing projects, key issues, and partnerships.

3. Press monitoring and synthesis

Produce a daily press review for the Chairman (political, regulatory, economic, geopolitical, business, and media news).

Write concise article summaries for the Chairman and his office.

4. Strategic note writing

Occasionally draft strategic briefing documents, issue notes, speaking points, and preparatory materials.

Profile description

• Strong synthesis and writing skills, analytical mindset
• Ability to interact with senior executives in a highly demanding and confidential environment
• Excellent command of French and English; Spanish is a plus
• Good understanding of French, European, and international institutions
• Knowledge of economic ecosystems and sector dynamics at French, European, and global level
• Discretion, responsiveness, and strong team spirit
• Autonomy and initiative