Manager Local Sales

CMA CGM Belgium is located in Antwerp, we offer the opportunity to be part of one of the world leaders in shipping. Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. In order to achieve the goal of net zero carbon by 2050, sustainable development has become one of the main axes of the CMA CGM Group strategy.

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At CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping, logistics, air freight and supply chain solutions, we connect the world through innovative transport and logistics services. With more than 160,000 employees worldwide and a strong commitment to customer success, sustainability and digital transformation, we are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Local Sales Manager Belgium to lead our local sales organization and accelerate growth across the Belgian market.

As Sales Manager Belgium, you will combine strategic leadership with commercial excellence. You will lead and develop a team of inside and outside sales professionals while building strong customer relationships and driving sustainable business growth in one of Europe's most dynamic logistics markets. The role aligns closely with other commercial leadership positions within the Benelux Cluster and emphasizes customer development, sales effectiveness, CRM excellence and people leadership. 

Your Challenge
As Local Sales Manager Belgium, you are responsible for driving sustainable commercial growth across the Belgian market.
Your success is achieved through two complementary dimensions. First, you build, coach and inspire a high-performing team of inside and outside sales professionals, ensuring they deliver strong customer engagement, customer retention and profitable growth across their portfolios. Second, you personally lead CMA CGM's strategic commercial expansion by cultivating relationships with key customers, identifying new business opportunities and securing high-value contracts that strengthen our market position.
You will act as the commercial face of CMA CGM Belgium for key accounts and senior stakeholders, while creating the environment in which your team can excel and consistently outperform the market.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of inside and outside sales professionals, creating a culture of accountability, ownership and commercial excellence.
• Deliver sales results through your team by setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and supporting individual development.
• Personally develop and maintain executive-level relationships with CMA CGM's most strategic customers and prospects.
• Drive new business acquisition by identifying market opportunities, developing commercial strategies and leading key negotiations.
• Define and execute commercial action plans aligned with the overall business strategy and growth ambitions of CMA CGM Belgium.
• Partner closely with Trade Management, Customer Care and Sales Support teams to maximise market opportunities and customer satisfaction.
• Provide insightful market intelligence, customer feedback and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure high levels of CRM discipline, sales pipeline management and commercial reporting across the sales organization.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance sales effectiveness and customer experience.

Who You Are
You are more than a sales manager. You are a commercial leader and business developer who thrives on winning new business, building long-term partnerships and developing successful sales teams.
You understand that sustainable growth comes from empowering people and creating strong customer relationships. While your team manages and develops a broad portfolio of accounts, you focus your own efforts on strategic customers, market development and unlocking new growth opportunities for CMA CGM.

Why Join CMA CGM?
At CMA CGM, you will be part of a global organization that combines the strength of an industry leader with the agility and ambition of a company continuously transforming itself. The opportunity:

✅ A leadership role with significant commercial impact
✅ The opportunity to shape the future growth of the Belgian market
✅ A dynamic international environment with global career opportunities

✅ Collaboration with experienced professionals across the Benelux, Europe and Head Office
✅ Continuous learning and development opportunities
✅ Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about developing people, building strong customer partnerships and driving commercial success, we would love to hear from you.

Join CMA CGM and help shape the future of global trade and logistics.
Apply today. 🌍🚢

Screening is a standard part of our internal application process, by applying to this vacancy you acknowledge having taken note of this policy. 

As part of our Employee Experience offering, CMA CGM Belgium offers a number of perks including:

• Group insurance for pension, life and invalidity
• Ambulatory medical insurance and dental plan
• Annual performance bonus subject to personal and company performance
• Hospitalization insurance; free for employees, partner and children
• Possibility to make use of bicyle leasing
• Employee Assistance Programma via Lyra
• Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses

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Applying for this role is only possible in case you are a Belgium residents therefor living and working in Belgium. Or in the case you have a valid working permit for Belgium.

CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees. 

Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer's values and enhances employee engagement.

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