Benelux Trade Manager - Maritime Growth Leadership

CMA CGM; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company is seeking a Trade Manager Benelux in Rotterdam or Antwerp. This role involves managing the trade team, allocating budgets, and aligning strategies to enhance commercial performance. The ideal candidate has a solid background in shipping and international trade, strong analytical and people management skills, and fluency in English, Dutch, and French. Opportunities for travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and international trade required.
• Analytical approach to market information.
• Excellent people‑management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage the agency trade team.
• Monitor cluster performance overall and per trade.
• Provide quality market intelligence.
• Align short- and long-term strategy.
• Drive action plans with trade managers/analysts.

Skills

Ability to bring markets and people together

High problem‑solving skills

High quality decision-making

Ambitious and results‑driven

Motivating and influencing

Relationship builder and team player

Agile, able to switch quickly between priorities

Strong analytical skills

Fluency in English, Dutch and French

Job description

A global shipping company is seeking a Trade Manager Benelux in Rotterdam or Antwerp. This role involves managing the trade team, allocating budgets, and aligning strategies to enhance commercial performance. The ideal candidate has a solid background in shipping and international trade, strong analytical and people management skills, and fluency in English, Dutch, and French. Opportunities for travel may be required.