Head of Zebox, USA

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.

Position Summary
Position Summary
The Head of Zebox, USA is responsible for overseeing all operations and strategic initiatives for the Zebox division in the United States. This role involves leading the team, developing and executing business plans, managing budgets, and ensuring the division meets its objectives. The Head of Zebox, USA also collaborates with global counterparts to drive growth and innovation within the organization. Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills are essential for success in this role.

Functions & Duties
•    Management
•    Build and lead the local team (internal and/or external)
•    Drive the subsidiaries’s key performance indicators and ensure the growth and development of a talented team.
•    Collaborate with ZEBOX hubs globally, supporting cross-functional initiatives to accelerate innovation, knowledge sharing, and best practices. 
•    Foster a vibrant startup & partner community by organizing recurring meetups and local events that reinforce connections and amplify ZEBOX’s local impact.    
•    Strategic Partnerships
•    Support the business development of ZEBOX by creating an accurate local pipe, and securing new partnerships for the Hub (incl. to work closely with ZEBOX and CMA CGM leadership)
•    Help redefining ZEBOX’s corporate offerings to reflect current market needs and conditions.
•    Manage high-level corporate partner relationships to ensure delivery, client satisfaction and long-term collaboration.
•    Act as a trusted advisor to corporate partners, identifying critical pain points through strategic stakeholder engagements and guide them in developing business cases for implementing new technologies. 
•    Build partnerships with with local experts and mentors, incubators and accelerators, investors, government agencies, universities, technology providers, and key industry players to expand ZEBOX’s ecosystem and enhance the value of services offered to startups.
•    Produce content to inform our partners of emerging trends and cutting-edge technologies impacting their industries.     
•    Startups
•    Lead the strategy for identifying and securing high-potential startups that address the evolving needs of corporate partners, positioning ZEBOX as a key player in startup innovation
•    Mentor startups during and after the program, managing the portfolio to support business growth and fundraising efforts.
•    Identify and introduce high-impact startups to ZEBOX Ventures & other partners investors, driving strategic investments that align with ZEBOX’s innovation objectives.     

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 
•    8+ years in venture capital, entrepreneurship, or strategy roles. 
•    5+ years of supply chain experience. 
•    Strong leadership 
•    Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and to build trusted relationships with C-Suite executives, and VC Partners; adept at public speaking. 
•    Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively. 
•    Keen interest in analyzing and sharing emerging trends, future industries, and technologies with ZEBOX ecosystem. 
•    A team player comfortable in agile, global environments, open to learning and experimentation. 
•    Collaborative, diplomatic, and can cross-functionally partner with stakeholders across multiple ZEBOX hubs. 
•    Bachelor’s degree. 
•    Robust supply chain and tech network within the APAC startup ecosystem. 
•    Experience working in a startup. 
•    Experience within the supply chain or maritime sectors

Qualifications 
Education
Required/Preferred    Education Level    
Required    Bachelors Degree

Work Experience
Experience    Years of Experience    Description
General Experience    5-10 years    

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! The Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at orf.pse_recruiting@cma-cgm.com